Build rich Internet applications and more

    ActionScript had matured into a full-fledged, object-oriented programming language for creating cutting edge Web applications, and this comprehensive book is just what you need to succeed. If you want to add interactivity to Flash, build Flex applications, or work with animation--it's all here, and more. Packed with clear instruction, step-by-step tutorials, and advanced techniques, this book is your go-to guide to unlock the power of this amazing language.

- Learn the basics: expressions, variables, functions, and more
- Apply object-oriented programming and principles to structure reusable, dependable code
- Master common data structures such as Strings, Arrays, and Objects
- Work wit XML using the new E4X entensions
- Take control of the powerful new envent model to write interactive software
- Discover new display types such as Shape and Sprite
- Add sound, video, animation, and effects
- Debug, handle errors, and make your applications fault-tolerant
- Read, write, and store data in binary format
   

Part I Getting Started with ActionScript 3.0
Part II Working with ActionScript 3.0 Objects
Part III Working with the Display List
Part IV Understanding the Event Framework
Part V Working with Error Handling
Part VI Working with External Data
Part VII Enrichig Your Program with Sound and Video
Part VIII Programming Graphics and Motion
Part IX Working with Binary Data
Part X Deploying Your Program