 | Level: Intermediate Joe Lennon (joe@joelennon.com), Software Developer,
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22 Jul 2008 While Rich Internet Applications and Web 2.0 have been all the rage, the latest
wave of emerging technologies are focusing on not only giving Web applications a
desktop-like feel but actually bringing them to the desktop. The Adobe Integrated
Runtime (AIR) has led the way, allowing Web application developers to leverage their
existing knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, and Flex to build powerful desktop
applications. In this tutorial, you will use the open source Aptana Studio IDE, the
Adobe AIR plug-in for Aptana, and the open-source JavaScript framework Ext.
In this tutorial
This tutorial is for Web developers who are looking to create Web applications that run
on the desktop seamlessly. Familiarity with Web development technologies, such as HTML,
CSS, and JavaScript, are required to follow along. Although not required, experience
with the Ext framework would be helpful. Objectives This tutorial will provide you with a foundation in developing Adobe Integrated Runtime
(AIR) applications using
Aptana Studio and the Ext framework. We begin by introducing each of these technologies
and how, combined, they provide the power required to create fully functional desktop
applications. We then show you how to install the Aptana Studio IDE (which includes
Ext), the Adobe AIR for Aptana Plug-in, and the Adobe AIR Runtime. Next, we create a new
AIR project in Aptana, walking through the basics of running and debugging an
application in Aptana. Finally, we build our sample application, a basic contact management utility.
Prerequisites
See System requirements
System requirements
You'll need the following tools to follow along.
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Aptana Studio V1.1 Community Edition
- Download the version of Aptana
Studio for your operating system from Aptana.com.
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Adobe AIR Plug-in for Aptana
- Download the Aptana Studio Start Page (covered later in the tutorial).
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Adobe AIR Runtime
- Install from within Aptana Studio (Help > Install Adobe AIR Runtime) or from
Adobe Systems.
Formats html, pdf
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