- Paperback: 864 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (31 Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 047177197X
- ISBN-13: 978-0471771975
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 4.8 cm
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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
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Find code downloads and example files at: www.wiley.com/go/actionscriptbible
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With Flash 8, you can build a tremendous variety of projects from games to commerce applications to prototypes and beyond. Read the first page
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding Presentation
24 Jan 2006
Format:Paperback
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.
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.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
An incredible reference, but NOT for beginners.
4 Sep 2006
Format:Paperback
If you have the basics of actionscript down, this book is great. I use it at least once a week for quick reference and code examples. They leave enough margin on the sides of the pages to include your own notes, and the INDEX is awesome.
If you are interested in learning actionscript or are a flash person who mainly creates timeline-based SWFs, DO NOT buy this book. My suggestion would be to head over to kirupa.com and learn from the tutorials. Once you've got the hang of it then pick up this book. It fills in a lot of gaps and answers a lot of questions.
If you are interested in learning actionscript or are a flash person who mainly creates timeline-based SWFs, DO NOT buy this book. My suggestion would be to head over to kirupa.com and learn from the tutorials. Once you've got the hang of it then pick up this book. It fills in a lot of gaps and answers a lot of questions.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Not what I expected
5 April 2006
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This book is not a learning tool. It is a reference tool for people who have 99.9% of actionscript memorized and need to know if there is a ";" or a ":" on line 912 of their script. If you're a beginner with actionscript you'll be wondering "why do I need to know this?" throughout the first chapters. Lots of script but no real world examples of why you would need it. I'm 3 chapters in and I haven't learned anything practical that I can use to enhance the animations I've already created. I have no idea why they would start the book with cryptic mathematical functions and not start with something basic like play options.
Maybe this is a good referece book (hence the 4 star rating), but for my needs; I'm afraid this book is not going to be helpful.
Thanks again Wiley.
Maybe this is a good referece book (hence the 4 star rating), but for my needs; I'm afraid this book is not going to be helpful.
Thanks again Wiley.
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