CHAPTER 7 Data Transfer Additions A robust application development platform needs a robust set of data transfer options. With the introduction of root level XML support along with the first release of Adobe AIR, developers could take advantage of any XML-based format within their applica- tions. AIR 3 adds support for a native JSON handler and some great enhancements when working with sockets in communicating with various systems. Native JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) Support JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a hugely popular way of transporting structured data sets into and out of applications that run within AIR applications. Ever since