Learning ActionScript 3
ActionScript 3 is the programming language for the Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR runtime environments. Programmers of all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—will find useful content on this page. Explore the language's object-oriented programming model and its fundamental building blocks.
Object-oriented programming |
These articles provide an introduction to the object-oriented programming model of ActionScript 3. If you are new to object-oriented programming (OOP), work through these articles in sequence. Developers with OOP experience can review these articles quickly and move on to how ActionScript 3 implements events, display objects, and other functionality.
Objects and classes
Learn the basics of working with objects in ActionScript 3.
Writing classes
Learn how to write and design classes using OOP principles in ActionScript 3.
Inheritance
Learn how to use inheritance in ActionScript 3.
Encapsulation
Learn how to encapsulate objects in ActionScript 3.
Composition and aggregation
Learn how to use composition and aggregation to design objects in ActionScript 3.
Polymorphism and interfaces
Learn how to use polymorphism and interfaces in ActionScript 3.
ActionScript 3 fundamentals |
These articles cover the fundamental building blocks of ActionScript 3, from defining a variable to explaining how to design and work with complex data structures. Beginners should start with the first article (Syntax) and gain knowledge as they read each article in the list. More experienced programmers may want to pick and choose among topics.
Learning ActionScript 3 via videos |
Using ActionScript Workers - Part 1
Learn how to use the new concurrency features in Flash Player 11.4 by building an MP3 encoder.
Using ActionScript Workers - Part 2
In part 2 we create our background worker to handle the MP3 encoding so our animation stays smooth.
Learn ActionScript 3 one-on-one with Doug Winnie
In this series, Doug Winnie shows you how to get up and running with ActionScript. Learn how to use ActionScript to manipulate objects, create event handlers and timers, and create a simple project.
Migrating to ActionScript 3 |
Whether you use Adobe Flash Professional CS5 or Flash CS4, the following resources will help you get started with ActionScript 3 or migrate your projects to ActionScript 3.
