To create Flash applications that sizzle, you have to learn the code. In this comprehensive guide to the latest version of ActionScript, the object-oriented scripting language for Macromedia Flash, you'll get the detailed instruction and step-by-step tutorials you need to write robust code and create sophisticated interactive animations. Work with objects and components, interoperate with JavaScript, create games, and more - it's all here in this informative book for developers, programmers, and designers.
Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Flash 8 ActionScript Master the basics of ActionScript expressions, functions, and variables Work with numbers, arrays, and strings Transform your movie clips with colors and filters Program sound and manage video Manage data with Web Services and Flash Remoting Call ActionScript functions from JavaScript Learn scripting for the Flash stand-alone player
Bonus Companion Web site!
Find code downloads and example files at: www.wiley.com/go/actionscriptbible
Customer Reviews & Comments
The title of this book is actually "Flash 8 ActionScript Bible". For some reason, Amazon has it listed as "Flash "X" ActionScript Bible".
I am new to the world of Flash and ActionScript, though I have considerable experience in other programming/scripting languages. I was especially interested in harnessing the power of ActionScript for interactive Flash applications, and this book did not disappoint.
- Writing is clear and concise.
- Code samples are well thought out, and highly relevant to the learning objectives.
- Excellent instruction on marrying ActionScript to JavaScript, and vice versa.
- Good coverage of XML(reading in from a file, writing out to a server-side page via querystring or inputstream)
This book is top notch, and I will be VERY surprised if any future reviewers assign it fewer than 4 or 5 stars.
