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Summary: If you're going to do serious ActionScript programming...
Review: ...buy this book! Branden and Samuel are truly "into" Flash, ActionScript and OOP - the same kind of energy they brought to their sessions at Macromedia DevCon 2002 can be found in this book. I find their writing style to be engaging, and the information contained in the book to be very well thought out, and presented in a manner that is easy to follow. The fact that these two can give insight into the underpinnings of how Flash MX ActionScript works gives me a much better feeling as a programmer for why things work the way they do. One thing to keep in mind: this is not a book for beginning ActionScript programmers. I used "Foundation Flash MX" from friends of ed to get familiar with Flash MX and basic ActionScript concepts, from which I was able to leverage my own background to understand this book. But the bottom line is, if you're going to do serious ActionScript programming, this book is a must.
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Summary: keep it on your desk
Review: A wonderful book on OOP ActionScript. Written by two of the most respected members of the Flash community, intermediate to advanced ActionScripters will find this book invaluable. There isn't another like it on the market. Definitely worth the money.
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Summary: Finally!!
Review: After buying the Colin Moock book, I had the basics down, and was ready to take it further. From that point on, just about every book I picked up was basically a door stop with very little info. Even the so called "advanced" books would spend half of the book re-explaining the basics to you. How many books does a guy need that teaches a friggin loop!! This book provides everything you are looking for to take flash to the next level! I especially liked the way they explained components and the live preview feature. I read this book in two days...barely sleeping, and I am still in a state of shock about how much I learned. I couldn't stop reading it! If you buy this book and William Drol's book, then you will have all the tools to become the jedi master of coding in flash! If you are a beginner...this book is not for you. You should have a firm grasp of actionscript syntax, how to use movie clips and the timeline...and most importantly, how to think outside the box of how you would normally code in flash. No more putting clip events directly on movieclips! If you spend more time in the code window, than on the stage....get this book!
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Summary: OOP for Designers
Review: As a designer, I am often put off by the jargony text of programmer-centric books. From this book I have gained an understanding of Object-Oriented programming as related the Flash that I never had before. I'm wishing it will a little more concise, but It is truly inspiring.
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Summary: Must Have...
Review: As soon as MX version released, I naturally upgraded my version and started to discover how I can carry my skills to a higher level with the new version. Besides new features for designers, the program was full of new easinesses in the ActionScript coding. But, OOPs??? I can not find enough resource except some tutorials in some open source zones. And, at last New Riders published this book, moreover by Branden Hall and Samuel Wan. Yes, it can not give all advanced details but you can be provided with almost every necessary things to take your level from intermediate to advanced. You can also find some important topics in Part III such as debugging, manipulating textfields, server integrations (Heim is also great), remoting components and data structures. If you are dealing with the information on how to "Tween" and "Shape" symbols or similar topics, this is not the book for you. In sum, if you have not invested yet in advanced ActionScript, I strongly encourage you to do so and purchase this book. I can comfortably state that this book is a must have for serious flash developers.
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Summary: Where's The Beef? (or, more correctly, "Where's The OOP?")
Review: By far the best book/resource/must have on OO in ActionScript. This books is still based on the 1.0 standard, I am hoping they will write a 2.0 version as well. I bought it based on the reviews and have to say it was hands down the best book on software I have bought in years. This is a must have.
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Summary: The book for OO Actionscript
Review: By far the best book/resource/must have on OO in ActionScript. This books is still based on the 1.0 standard, I am hoping they will write a 2.0 version as well. I bought it based on the reviews and have to say it was hands down the best book on software I have bought in years. This is a must have.
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Summary: Learning OOP in Flash? Get this!
Review: Even if you have experience with OOP in other languages like C# or Java, OOP in Flash has its own special nuances. Sam and Branden have masterfully covered in these nuances in their book on the subject. For me, the best part of the book is that they assume nothing in the process of learning OOP, partially because, with Flash, you can't assume that your previous OOP knowledge will translate cleanly. The book is well organized, and the information on component use and construction is second to none. If you are a Flash coder and aren't using these techniques, you are probably wasting a lot of time in your development tasks.
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Summary: Roger Kilian//Oustanding Work.
Review: Finally a book about ActionScript that fills in gaps that most other books/websites miss. I recommend this book to anyone who has been working with Flash, and wants to access the real power of MX ActionScript. Hall and Wan have created a masterpiece that raises the bar in the technical publications genre. One note this book is not for the faint of heart or someone looking for a step-by-step on how to do cool things. This book goes into Theroy-To-Practice in a concise and entertaining way that leaves the reader anticipating the next new chapter. Bravo!!
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Summary: flash users, this is your next step
Review: first of all, I'm not a rookie on actionscript,
I know pretty much of actionscripts,
this book really helps me to push myself to another
actionscripting level.
FLASH ROCKS~~
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