Desktop RIAs with PHP, HTML and JS in AIR
Ed Finkler (May 21, 2009)
Talk at php|tek 2009 (English - US)
Adobe AIR opens up interesting possibilities for web developers, allowing them to leverage their existing skills to develop desktop applications. Aimed at current PHP developers, this talk will focus on common web application technologies - PHP, HTML, Javascript - and explore how to utilize them to create desktop "Rich Internet Applications." Topics will include:
- How Javascript differs from PHP
- Getting PHP and Javascript talking to one another via JSON
- Security considerations for both the client and server sides
- Various hacks and tricks from an experienced RIA developer
Quicklink: http://joind.in/198