Provides complete application solutions �out-of-the-box� that are ready for use by the reader . Examples on multiple technology platforms including ASP, ASP .NET, SQL Server, and Access.

Building Database-Driven Flash Applications demonstrates how the capabilities of Flash programming can be combined with Web back-end databases directly, without an intermediate layer of programming. Techniques for utilizing Flash presentation capabilities
with the power of back-end databases are covered in step-by-step detail. Techniques and complete �out-of-the-box� solutions that are ready to be utilized immediately are presented.

To create Flash applications that sizzle, you have to learn the
code. In this comprehensive guide to the latest version of
ActionScript, the object-oriented scripting language for Macromedia
Flash, you’ll get the detailed instruction and step-by-step tutorials
you need to write robust code and create sophisticated interactive
animations. Work with objects and components, interoperate with
JavaScript�, create games, and more � it’s all here in this informative
book for developers, programmers, and designers.

Inside, you’ll
find complete coverage of Flash 8 ActionScript Master the basics of
ActionScript expressions, functions, and variables Work with numbers,
arrays, and strings Transform your movie clips with colors and filters
Program sound and manage video Manage data with Web Services and Flash
Remoting Call ActionScript functions from JavaScript Learn scripting
for the Flash stand-alone player.

Bonus Companion Web site!
Find code downloads and example files at: www.wiley.com/go/actionscriptbible

Powerful development and design tools require thorough and authoritative technical advice and documentation. When it comes to Macromedia Flash, no one is more authoritative than Macromedia Development and writing teams. Now their official documentation is available to you in printed book form. As you work, keep this guide by your side for ready access to valuable information on using Flash. We�ve designed it so that it�s easy to annotate as you progress.

Learning ActionScript 2.0 for Macromedia Flash 8 shows you how to write proper ActionScript syntax to create useful and interactive Flash applications. This book includes examples of object-oriented programming, and teaches you how to write custom classes for your Flash applications. Learning ActionScript 2.0 for Macromedia Flash 8 also includes numerous hands-on examples on how to apply expressive and interactive features to your files using ActionScript code, such as file upload, filter effects, scripted animation, and anti-alias text using the FlashType font rendering engine.

In Learning Actionscript 2.0 for Macromedia Flash 8, learn how to:

� Write proper ActionScript syntax using the fundamentals of the ActionScript language.
� Use object-oriented programming techniques to build Flash applications.
� Use ActionScript classes to add interactivity and expressive features to your Flash applications.
� Use best practices and coding conventions to optimize, structure, and write consistent ActionScript.

When you need to get the job done fast, you’ll reach for this
practical, nuts-n-bolts toolkit. Rather than focusing on ActionScript
in the abstract, this Cookbook puts theory into practice with
ready-made answers to common ActionScript problems. Flash MX developers
can solve issues quickly, while learning practical techniques for
resolving similar dilemmas in the future. ActionScript has blossomed
into a large and important language whose sheer volume of capabilities
can be daunting. The ActionScript Cookbook
breaks it all down into tasks that are relevant, practical, and
insightful. Appealing to the budding coder as well as the experienced
ActionScript jockeys, this book offers new perspectives and approaches
to ActionScript development that will empower all developers. This
O’Reilly Cookbook complements ActionScript for Flash MX: The Definitive Guide,
2nd Edition by providing quick solutions to common ActionScript
problems. This book trades on our respected “Cookbook” approach, which
provides a worked-out script for every problem addressed. You can use
these “recipes” to solve an immediate problem, and then explore the
issue further in The Definitive Guide when time permits. The ActionScript Cookbook contains over 300 recipes on a myriad of topics. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find:

• Drawing shapes at runtime
• Controlling movie clips programmatically
• Accepting user input and manipulating text strings
• Accessing audio and video via Flash Communications Server
• Working with Flash Remoting to connect to back end databases
• Using record sets with data grids
• And, much, much more in over 20 recipe-laden chapters…

Welcome to ActionScript 2.0 Garage . The goal of this book is to make
learning ActionScript more fun. A lot more fun. Okay, it’s not a big
dream, but it’s my dream. I’m not kidding. The goal of this book is to
show beginning to intermediate ActionScript programmers how to take
their skills to the next level and blast out some amazing code. The
code samples in here are actual working chunks of code, not
just for computer books but no one would EVER use this-in the real
world stuff. That, and I attempted to have something of a (gasp)
personality (shriek) while talking about code. I’m aiming for “helpful
smart-alec” (or “chaotic good” if you’re old-school). Who This Book Is
For This book is for beginning to intermediate ActionScript programmers
who want a quick, friendly way to get deeper into ActionScript code. If
you don’t know what trace() is, put this book down right now before you
hurt somebody. I’m not kidding. Right now! Who This Book Isn’t For
Junkies. Heiresses. Shepherds. I make fun of George Lucas a few times,
and maybe Orlando Bloom too–I can’t remember for sure. (He was great
in Troy , you know. He did a wonderful job in the role of Helen.)
What’s in the Book This book has everything from arrays to objects to
how to manipulate components: Component skins. Styles. Functions. Best
practices. Lots and lots of code and working examples. You can download
everything from www.wire-man.com/garage. What’s Not in the Book Data
components don’t really involve ActionScript, so I left them out. I
don’t cover advanced object-oriented anything or how to use the
animation bits of the Flash program. About the Attitude You may notice
this tome’s tone is a little rougher than other computer books you’ve
read. That’s because we want this book to make learning fun , so we
decided to spice it up a bit. If you go through the book and don’t
learn a thing about ActionScript, I hope you’re at least a little
entertained. (Update: I just got word that my editor has toned down the
profanity and numerous pornography references, so perhaps it’s a tad
less entertaining now.