# Need a Programmer's Advise

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-a-programmers-advise/267152>\
**Category:** random\
**Created:** [July 29, 2008, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-a-programmers-advise/267152 "2008-07-29T06:23:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![OutCell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/43a26b/32.png) [@OutCell](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/OutCell)\
**Post date:** [July 29, 2008, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-a-programmers-advise/267152/1 "2008-07-29T06:23:07Z")

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Hello there,

I want to learn how to program and create Rich Internet Applications that act as desktop applications. I started reading Adobe AIR articles and think it might be the best thing to learn.

Is there a microsoft competitor? If yes, which is the easiest to learn with shortest learning curve? I think the msft alternative is silverlight or WPF  
I was also surprised that [kirupa.com](http://kirupa.com) didn’t have AIR tutorials?

Can someone please give me some advise on this matter and enlighten me on this subject…

Appreciate it, Thanks :stare: