ActionScript 3 is a full-fledged programming language, with complete
object-oriented capabilities, event handling, sound and video support,
drawing capabilities, support for regular expressions, and much more.
Whether you are just starting out on the road to computer programming
and animation or an experienced developer who wants to learn a new
language, you'll find all you need to know in Foundation ActionScript
3.
Starting with the fundamentals, you'll learn how to add interactivity to
your Flash movies by using ActionScript objects, manipulating sound and
video, and harnessing the power of regular expressions and XML. The book
concludes with two case studies to consolidate what you've learned and
introduce some additional advanced techniques. You'll gain a solid
understanding of the exciting world of ActionScript 3 and see how
everything fits together, so you'll be able to build your own
professional applications.
The sensible layout of the book makes it easy to find information about
specific techniques. It focuses on the essential skills that will enable
you to get up and running quickly. With this book as your guide, you'll
be creating killer Flash applications before you know it.