Comments on: Object-Oriented Actionscript for Flash 8 overflows with knowledge

By: Object-Oriented Actionscript for Flash 8 overflows with knowledge (Part 2) » Zeus Labs

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:56:43 +0000

[...] If you’re looking for the ultimate book on Actionscript 2 programming, Object-Oriented Actionscript for Flash 8 should be your first choice. The book comes in at 540 pages, and holds so much knowledge that I needed to break my review into two parts. Before leaping into my thoughts on the second half, don’t forget to take a look at my previous examination. [...]

By: William

William — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 23:28:40 +0000

Thanks Josh. I guess the message here is “OOP” and not just actionscript alone.

By: Josh Tynjala

Josh Tynjala — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:50:05 +0000

William,

Don’t let Flex 2 and AS3 discourage you from reading this book. It doesn’t matter what language you use to learn OOP, the knowledge will be beneficial no matter where you take it. You could read a book about OOP for Java or C# and still be able to use what you’ve learned with the next generation of Flash.

By: William from Lagos

William from Lagos — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:32:36 +0000

Hey Josh,

Nice review of the book. I actually bought the book a month ago, but haven’t had time to read it properly, because of work and other pending projects.

Another thing that seems to discourage me (somewhat) is Flex and Actionscript 3. Flex is really the buzzword out there and in my perspective, Actionscript 3 is a different compared to Actionscript 2. So sometimes when I pick up the book and want to read it, I ask myself, “Why do you want to spend time still learning OOP in Actionscript 2, when I can start learning OOP in Actionscript 3 (and indeed Flex)?”

I would appreciate any answer and advice at all, cause I really want a concrete reason to read this book.

This is basically my perspective, being a Flash and RIA developer.

Cheers!

By: Josh Tynjala

Josh Tynjala — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 18:57:45 +0000

Wow, I usually don’t get comments with my reviews. As they’ve all stated, it’s a top notch book. I wish it had been around during my early days of Flash!

By: Abdul Qabiz

Abdul Qabiz — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 18:05:28 +0000

Hi,

I am yet to write my views on the book, lately very busy. Since you have posted in similar context, I have an opportunity to say on it.

I would highly recommend people specially who want to learn OO development in ActionScript. I would surely write more about it on my blog..

Indeed, Thanks to Peter and Todd for writing this book..

cheers

-abdul

By: Jason Fincanon

Jason Fincanon — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 13:59:01 +0000

I bought the book a few months or so ago and I’ve finally got enough time to start reading it. *How far I’ll be able to get into it before I get swamped again is anyone’s guess.* Thanks for the post about it!

By: C4RL054321

C4RL054321 — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 12:44:59 +0000

It’s a brilliant book. I couldn’t cope with Colin Moock’s, but I’m actually enjoying this one as my coding improves with each chapter.

By: Savvas

Savvas — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 10:41:16 +0000

This is an amazing book.
I start studing OOP with this book and finally i start to “get on it”..
Thanks guys..