OVERVIEWo Rich Internet Applications• Examples

o Adobe Flex• How It Works

o Adobe AIR• Examples

o Conclusion

RICH INTERNET APPSo RIA are web applications that have

many characteristics of a desktop application

o RIAs usually provide a deep level of interactivity that allow websites to communicate with data in real-time

o They are offer a rich, engaging experience that improves user satisfaction and increases productivity.

o Offer users a richer, more engaging experience.

o Keep pace with users' rising expectations.

o Increase customer loyalty and generate higher profits.

o Leverage existing personnel, processes, and infrastructure.

RIA BENEFITS

o Nike.com/ Nike shoeso Kuler.adobe.com/ Color palette

communityo Scion.com Flex application with Flash

assets being loaded.o Picnik Image editor applicationo Finetune.com/desktop/ Online music

playero Balsamiq.com/ Rapid wireframe tool

EXAMPLES

o Ajax/Javascripto Javao HTML5o Silverlighto Flasho FLEX

TYPES OF RIA

ADOBE FLEXo Way to make SWF fileso For developerso Making apps that run in• Web• Desktop• Mobile devices

HOW FLEX WORKS

WHY FLEX?o Easy to communicate to web services o Working with XML is powerful and

simple.o Flex framework is component-oriented

and event-driven which helps in creating rich user interfaces • Good option when doing rich applications

such as media/graphicso Easy Debugging

ADOBE AIRo Cross–operating system

runtimeo Lets developers combine

HTML, JavaScript, Adobe Flash® and Flex technologies, and ActionScript®

o Deploy on a broad range of devices including desktop computers, netbooks, tablets, smartphones, and TVs.

ADOBE AIR BENEFITS

o Rich user experienceo Cross-platform, accessible applicationso Developer productivityo Ease of useo Open source, standards-based frameworko Advanced data serviceso Enhancements to existing projectso Scalability

ADOBE AIR EXAMPLES

CONCLUSIONo RIAs will continue to

play a larger roleo Transition to new

technology is paramount to our careers.

o RIA developers (Flex in particular) are in demand.

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