ActionScript 3.0 Bible

Product Details

• Paperback: 792 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470135603
• ISBN-13: 978-0470135600

Product Description
ActionScript has matured into a full-fledged, object-oriented programming language for creating cutting-edge Web applications, and this comprehensive book is just what you need to succeed. If you want to add interactivity to Flash, build Flex applications, or work with animation — it’s all here, and more. Packed with clear instruction, step-by-step tutorials, and advanced techniques, this book is your go-to guide to unlock the power of this amazing language. Learn the basics, apply object-oriented programming, and more.

From the Back Cover
Build rich Internet applications and more

ActionScript has matured into a full-fledged, object-oriented programming language for creating cutting-edge Web applications, and this comprehensive book is just what you need to succeed. If you want to addinteractivity to Flash, build Flex applications, or work with animation — it’s all here, and more. Packed with clear instruction, step-by-step tutorials, and advanced techniques, this book is your go-to guide to unlock the power of this amazing language.

• Learn the basics: expressions, variables, functions, and more

• Apply object-oriented programming and principles to structure reusable, dependable code

• Master common data structures such as Strings, Arrays, and Objects

• Work with XML using the new E4X extensions

• Take control of the powerful new event model to write interactive software

• Discover new display types such as Shape and Sprite

• Add sound, video, animation, and effects

• Debug, handle errors, and make your applications fault-tolerant

• Read, write, and store data in binary format