ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide: The Definitive Guide

by Colin Moock

Book Overview

Updated to cover Flash MX, the newest version of Macromedia Flash, ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide , Second Edition is the one book no serious Flash developer should be... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 059600396X
• ISBN13: 9780596003968
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Length: 1088 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Glad to have Colin Moock in my pocket/purse!

This is a great little reference to refer to when I get confused or need to brush up on some actionscript. Looking forward to the next version, more AS 2.0.

definative is exactly what it is

I've bought quite a lot of books, some better than others, this one has it's position right next to my work computer. I cannot remember everything, and this book provides an excellent source of reference, as even now although I've read it many times and understand the concepts, the finer points sometimes need completion. This reference section covers just about everything. - I'd give it a "must have".

Glad I don't have to carry ASDG2 around

I purchased the pocket reference at Flash Forward and have found it very useful. ASDG2 is still a must have but the reference is very good to keep with you on the go. I read through the book on the flight back and realized some things I had forgotten (I think some of it is a new addition from ASDG2). It is also very good to use if you are constantly in an external editor and don't want to flip through a big book for reference.Great little reference.. I'm surprised it took this long :)Chafic

Excellent Overall, but one small issue...

Extremely readable book. I'm a graphic/web designer with plenty of non-scripting experience with Flash. I've had several failed attempts at learning programming/scripting (Perl, PHP and Javascript, primarily) so many of the basic concepts were familiar to me. For me, perhaps tying the scripting in with something I already know well will be what I need to retain the material. Time will tell.My only wish/want/desire for this book, and this is picking at nits, is to have more to do - more exercises - especially for some of the more complex concepts. I was not inspired to replicate every little chunk of code embedded in the explanations and test it in Flash. Through some of the longer stretches (esp. between the first and second versions of the quiz exercise) I found my eyes glazing over a couple times. But I'm still giving this book five stars because the Language Reference (over half the book's 1000+ pages) will prove to be invaluable over time, I'm sure.

Believe the reviews

Let me start by saying, I'd be suprised if this book gets 1 review with less than 5 stars.I come from a programming background, and have in the past, for whatever reason, found the Flash interface to be confusing and cumbersome. I bought 2 Flash books prior to this one "Teach Yourself Flash Visually" and "Flash 5 Magic With Actionscript". Both books have their merits, but after owning these books, I was still a Flash novice at best.2 days after buying "Actionscript: The Definitive Guide" I'm feeling like a pro and more or less have Flash at my mercy. :)If you come from a programming background, this is THE book for you. Even if you don't, I'd can't imagine this book being anything but completely useful.The title is completely accurate. This is THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE. Buy this book now!