The document discusses the development of multiscreen applications using Adobe AIR, allowing web developers to create applications outside the browser using various technologies. It highlights the limitations of RIAs within browsers and the advantages of AIR for offering local system access, offline capabilities, and rich media experiences. Additionally, it addresses challenges like device compatibility and provides resources for further learning and development in the Adobe Flash platform.

1. Multiscreen Apps using AIRSujit Reddy G & Prashant SinghTechnical EvangelistsAdobe Systems

2. Adobe Flash PlatformApplications, Content and VideoTools to Design and DevelopServersClientsFrameworkServicesAdobe® Flash® Media Server FamilyAdobe® Flash® CS4 ProfessionalAdobe® Flash® Catalyst™Adobe® Flash® Platform ServicesAdobe® Flex ®Adobe® AIR® Adobe® Flash® PlayerAdobe® LiveCycle®Data ServicesAdobe® Flash® Builder™Integrating withthe Flash PlatformColdFusion BuilderCreative Suite 5

3. Adobe AIR enables web developers to use JavaScript, HTML, Flash, and Flex to build web applications that run outside the browser

4. RIAs can be limited by the browser

5. #1 – No offline access

6. #2 – Constrained within the browser chromeBrowser chrome & application chrome conflict

7. #3 – Common desktop interactions not possibleDrag & drop not possible

8. #4 – Local system access limitedFile interaction restricted by browser sandbox

9. #5 – Updates only delivered when browser is openAlerts only visible when browser open

10. Go beyond the browser sandboxInstall and run as a desktop applicationLocal database access (SQLite)Full file system access

11. Where Adobe AIR is being usedRich MediaBranded ExperiencesEnterpriseCommunicationTools

12. Where next?

13. Customers demand multi-device access to applications

14. Same Applications on the Desktop

15. Expanded for Larger Screen

16. ChallengesLayout / User InterfaceScreen Sizes, Resolution & OrientationDevice Input CapabilitiesKeyboard / Mouse / Keypad / Multitouch / AccelerometerHardware ConstraintsProcessor, Memory, OptimizationTesting & SimulationBrowsers & DevicesPackaging & DistributionWeb / Standalone / Mobile

17. Adobe Flash PlatformFlash ProfessionalFlash BuilderFlash CatalystFlash Player 10.1AIR 2.x

18. Coding ApproachFlex Projects

19. AIR Packaging.air.exe.dmgFlash builder.apk

20. AIR for DevicesMultitouch GesturesAccelerometer InputGeolocationCameraAccessDevicekeyssupportRendering PerformanceBattery & CPU OptimizationsMemory ManagementAndroidpermissionsMicrophone AccessStageWebViewSimulationondesktopDeviceProfiles

21. ResourcesAdobe Flex Developer Center - http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flex.htmlFlex in a Week Video Training - http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flex/videotraining.htmlFlex Test Drive for Mobile - Build a mobile application in an hour - http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flex/testdrivemobile.htmlTour de Flex: Explore what Flex can do - http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flex/tourdeflex.html

22. Thank You!Sujit Reddy GTechnical Evangelisthttp://sujitreddyg.wordpress.comOn twitter @sujitgPrashant SinghTechnical Evangelisthttp://prashants.wordpress.comOn twitter @prksingh