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Adobe AIR vs Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

A side-by-side look at Adobe AIR and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Adobe AIR

Adobe AIR

Development

Adobe AIR is a cross-platform runtime that allows developers to build desktop applications using HTML, JavaScript and Adobe Flash. It enables creating desktop apps that work across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

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Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Games

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform that allows users to create retro arcade games using block coding. It features Sprite Editor, sound effects, music, overlays and hundreds of game examples to remix.

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