This past Saturday evening, the Adobe onAir Bus Tour breezed into Raleigh/Durham for a three hour stop. Mike Chambers and Kevin Hoyt gave presentations on AIR, the technology formerly known as Apollo, and the rest of the onAIR Bus Tour team took questions.
Overall, I was left with the impression that jumping from Web Application Development to AIR Application Development can be very easy and the learning curve is small. By leveraging skills I already possess, HTML, Javascript, Ajax Frameworks, and Flex/ActionScript, I can create relevant cross-platform applications with all the power and reach of Native Desktop applications.
I am really really pumped up about the benefits and features I can offer my existing clients. I also am awash in interesting AIR applications for fun and profit. Thank You Adobe for stopping in Raleigh/Durham and showing off AIR.
I would also like to thank Critter, our CFUG manager for arranging and coordinating the event.
My girlfriend Shannon took some pictures at the event. I corrected the Map and the Schedule to reflect the Raleigh/Durham stop. Thanks also go to Shannon for coming with me to the event.
The map showing the stops
The Corrected Schedule
My Head Swimming with the Possibilities with AIR
At the Adobe OnAir Site there is some truly great resources. Here are my favorites: