This document provides an overview of developing the first Flash application for Android, including why to use Adobe AIR, how to access device features from Flash, and the development process using Flash Builder and debugging on devices. It compares ActionScript and Java syntax, demonstrates building a simple app, and addresses questions about the activity lifecycle, back button handling, and screen resolution detection.

1. Suzanne AlexandraMotorolaYour First Flash Application for AndroidFor Android Developers

2. @suzalexdeveloper.motorola.com#AnDevConPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

3. Where's the droid?Hint: Café au laitPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

4. Part 1Why?

5. AIR on mobile devicesAdobe AIR for Mobile Deviceshttp://moto.ly/airmobile

6. Visually stunning · easy to build · Android Market · multiple platforms

7. The Flash universeRuntimesAdobe® AIR®Adobe® Flash® PlayerThe Flash universeApplications, content, and videoToolsFrameworkServices/ServersAdobe Flash Platform ServicesAdobe® Flash® CS5 ProfessionalAdobe® Flex®Adobe Flash Media Server familyAdobe® LiveCycle® Data ServicesAdobe® Flash® Builder™

8. FlashFlexUIs with componentsData-driven appsServer-based appsEnterprise appsXML + ActionScriptRich graphicsAnimations with timeline Video-based appsGamesPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

9. Access device featuresMultitouch and gestureAccelerometerScreen orientationMobile text inputDevice capabilities discoveryCamera – image and videoCamera app and camera rollMicrophoneGeolocationNetwork connectivityPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

10. When you need Android SDKServicesBackground threadsHome screen widgetsContent providersFront-facing cameraIntentsAccessing core appsBroadcast receiversNotificationsStatus barPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

11. Page 7Where's the droid?Hint: Rhymes with peachPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

12. AIR on which devices?Presentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

13. When AIR is not on the devicePresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

14. Part 2How?

15. Adobe Flash Builder BurritoAdobe Flash Professional CS5Flash Extension for AIRDesign and development toolmoto.ly/getflashcs5moto.ly/getextDevelopment toolmoto.ly/burritoPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

16. AIR on the deviceDownload from Android MarketOr install Runtime.apkPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

17. The ActionScript class referencehttp://moto.ly/getasref

18. ActionScript and Java both …Are object-orientedHave packages, classes, and interfacesUse single inheritanceHave a base Object classAre strongly typedPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

19. Comparing the syntax of Java and ActionScript 3http://moto.ly/asjavaBut ActionScript has …Dynamic classesGet / set functionsNo method overloadingNo threadsPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

20. The stageFirst, a few key conceptsPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

21. Declaring variablesJavapublic int number;public Object foo = new Object();ActionScriptpublic var number:int;public var foo:Object = new Object();Presentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

22. Declaring methodsJavapublic int add( int first, int second ) { int sum = first + second; return sum; }ActionScriptpublic function add( one:Number, two:Number):Number{ var f:Number = one; var s:Number = two; var sum:Number = f + s; return sum;}Presentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

23. DemoBuilding a first appHint: Oolong teaPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

24. AndroidManifest settings in app.xml<android> <manifestAdditions> <![CDATA[ <manifest> … your tags here … </manifest> ]]> </manifestAdditions> </android>JavaPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

25. Add permissions, for example<android> <manifestAdditions> <![CDATA[ <manifest> <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/> </manifest> ]]> </manifestAdditions> </android>JavaPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

26. DemoDebugging on the deviceHint: Tequilas, tacosPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

27. Part 3What about … ?

28. The activity lifecycleIt's managed for you!Nothing to doPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

29. The Back keyBack exits the app by defaultYou can access Back and define actionsPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

30. Using the Back keyprivate function onKeyDown(event:KeyboardEvent):void { if ( event.keyCode == Keyboard.BACK ) { event.preventDefault(); // do something }}JavaPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

31. Detecting screen resolutiontrace("screenResolutionX: " + Capabilities.screenResolutionX);trace("screenResolutionY: " + Capabilities.screenResolutionY);JavaOn XOOMscreenResolutionX: 1280screenResolutionY: 800Presentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

32. Detecting supported gesturesimport flash.ui.MultiTouch;if (Multitouch.supportsGestureEvents == true) { trace("Supported gestures" + Multitouch.supportedGestures );}JavaOn XOOMgestureZoom, gesturePan, gestureRotate, gestureTwoFingerTap, gestureSwipePresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

33. MultitouchMichael Chaizewww.RIAgora.comGreat resourcesGamesHemant SharmaCrazy Gemswww.hsharma.com/techGamesPaul TraniDoodle Galaxy Invaderspaultrani.comPresentation Title Version 1.0 02.24.09

34. Okay, now …Where was the droid?

35. Questions?@suzalex@motodevwww.adobe.com/devnet/air.htmlmoto.ly/airmobileforummoto.ly/joinmotodev

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38. thank you

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