Native Development

[jtegen]

Do libraries created with the NDK to be used for AIR via the Native Exension need to be signed?

[MSohm]

When packaging an AIR app with a native shared library, the library is put inside the AIR app "META-INF" directory. When you sign the AIR app all files insides the AIR app directory will be signed using the same key, including the native shared library.

Also the concept of AIR Native Extension allows native code to be used in your AIR app. The native code developer will not sign the library.  The developer who is responsible to distribute the app will need to sign it.

[jtegen]

That helps.
Will someone be posting a tutorial on getting the NDK to work with AIR via Native Extension and address if FB4.6 is needed or can it be done now with FB4.5.1? I've read up on Native Extension and it does not seem too complicated, just want to make certain the current environment is suitable for this.

[MSohm · Accepted solution]

You can use the current tools and FB 4.5.1 to create ANEs.  We don't have any documentation or tutorials available for this yet.