Put your ActionScript 3 skills to work building mobile apps. This book shows you how to develop native applications for Android-based smartphones and tablets from the ground up, using Adobe AIR.
You learn the entire development process hands-on, from coding specific functions to options for getting your app published.Start by building a sample app with step-by-step instructions, using either Flash Professional or Flash Builder. This book includes ready-to-run example code and a case study that demonstrates how to bring all of the elements together into a full-scale working app.Create functionality and content that works on multiple Android devicesChoose from several data storage optionsCreate view and navigation components, including a back buttonGet tips for designing user experience with touch and gesturesBuild a location-aware app, or one that makes use of motionExplore ways to use audio, video, and photos in your applicationLearn best practices for asset management and development