The Bottom Line
This is a very well written book that is easy to understand and covers everything you need to know. The reader of this book should have some knowledge of HTML but does not need to have any experience with programming at all.
Pros
- beginner programmers can use this
- step by step instruction
- easy to read and use
Cons
- should learn html first
- need to buy Flash
- need lots of time
Description
- Written in an easy to use manner so that anyone can learn ActionScript and use ActionScript.
- A complete language reference is located in the back half of the book in alphabetical order.
- You get to start creating working scripts in the very first chapter.
Guide Review - ActionScript The Definitive Guide
Programming As A Language
ActionScript is the programming language used to control animation and multimedia within Flash. Flash is used to create a wide array of fun and useful things.
Up until now very little has been written about this increasingly popular language. This book will not only show you some code, but will actually teach you the language and show you how to use the code for yourself. Along with this book you may also want to explore The ActionScript Code Depot.
Even if you have never programmed with Flash before, you can learn ActionScript using this book. As a matter of fact, the whole first chapter is dedicated to the non-programmer.