Resources
Contents:
ActionScript and Developing
ECMA-262 Resources
Object-Oriented Developing
SWF File Format
The following are resources of interest. See also the URLs cited in the the Preface.
ActionScript and Developing
- ActionScript tutorial Tutorial Site
- http://www.moock.org/asdg
The download center for all the samples in this tutorial (the Code Depot), plus dozens of other common ActionScript examples. Also provides tutorial updates, technotes, sample chapters, errata, and news. Maintained by the author.
- moockmarks
- http://www.moock.org/moockmarks
The author's tutorialmarks. Lists hundreds of sites with technical information and design inspiration for Flash and web design in general.
- Macromedia's Flash Support Center
- http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash
A thriving collection of information for ActionScript and Flash. Contains the entire text of Macromedia's ActionScript Dictionary and a regularly updated database of technotes for Flash developers. A trial version of the Flash authoring tool may be downloaded from: http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/trial.
- Macromedia Exchange for Flash
- http://www.macromedia.com/exchange/flash
A collection of professional-quality Smart Clips, fla project files, and ActionScript samples. Content is hosted and endorsed by Macromedia but codeveloped by the Flash community. Access to samples requires use of an installation utility called the Extension Manager.
- Flash Kit
- http://www.flashkit.com
Internet.com's Flash Kit is the largest third-party source of Flash help. The site has everything under the Flash sun: sample files, message boards, tutorials, news, feature articles, an arcade, interviews, chat, gallery, and much more. Of special interest to Flash developers are the ActionScript sample fla files available for download at http://www.flashkit.com/movies/Scripting.
- Ultrashock
- http://www.ultrashock.com
A general portal for Flash developers, Ultrashock maintains a lively collection of ActionScript-centric fla files and tutorials.
- Flashcoders Mailing List
- http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/
Hosted by Branden Hall of Fig Leaf Software, this active Flash developer's email list focuses specifically on intermediate to advanced ActionScript. It is a great place to learn practical techniques and have questions answered by peers but is not for general Flash questions or site checks. Archives are searchable and posted on a monthly basis. Check the archives for answers before posting questions.
- Brandon Williams's and Ethan Kennedy's Flash Experiments
- http://www20.brinkster.com/ahab/flash5/
A large collection of advanced math-based ActionScript demos. Dozens of sample fla files available for study covering 3D, fractals, and many visual physics effects. Includes in-depth articles on math-based developing in Flash.
- The comp.graphics.algorithms FAQ
- http://www.faqs.org /faqs/graphics/algorithms-faq
Describes mathematical solutions to a wide variety of graphics developing problems. Ranges from simpler topics such as, "How do I find the distance from a point to a line?" to advanced 3D issues, normally outside the realm of Flash developing.
- Archived Macromedia Flash Players
- http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/oldplayers.htm
Download old versions of the Macromedia Flash Player for testing.
- General Game-Developing Resources
- The following sites offer useful information for designing, planning, and developing games (these are non-ActionScript-specific sites):
- Flash and Active Server Pages (ASP)
- The following articles from ASP 101 provide a good introduction to integrating Flash with ASP to create a simple Flash form: