--- product_id: 6162294 title: "Essential ActionScript 3.0: ActionScript 3.0 Programming Fundamentals" brand: "colin moock" price: "13720 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/6162294-essential-actionscript-3-0-actionscript-3-0-programming-fundamentals store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Essential ActionScript 3.0: ActionScript 3.0 Programming Fundamentals **Brand:** colin moock **Price:** 13720 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Essential ActionScript 3.0: ActionScript 3.0 Programming Fundamentals by colin moock - **How much does it cost?** 13720 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/6162294-essential-actionscript-3-0-actionscript-3-0-programming-fundamentals) ## Best For - colin moock enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted colin moock brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Essential ActionScript 3.0: ActionScript 3.0 Programming Fundamentals - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416pQhRfIcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flash Developers: You Will Be Ready to Start Using AS3 After Reading This. *by C***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2009* I remember reading the documentation for Flash MX back around 2003-2004. It had this big section about object-oriented programming and why it's so great. The idea of reusing snippets of code by arranging them as modular classes was easy to understand and get on board with, but it never stuck with me when it came time to build an app. That was partly because I had just barely gotten into scripting at that point, but it was also because you can't truly explain the practical benefits of of OOP in just a few pages.This book makes OOP tangible. It is a long book, and it goes into exhaustive detail. When you finish reading the first half of it, you will have seen numerous examples of OOP in action, and you will have practical knowledge of when OOP can work for you and how to go about implementing it in basic ways. When I started reading the book, I had never bothered arranging my code into classes. After I read it, I couldn't wait to jump onto my computer and start building a few classes for future use. Each chapter started off kind of scary as I delved into new, unfamiliar subject matter, but by the end of each chapter I felt like a bulb had lit up inside my head and I was beginning to realize I had powers as a programmer that I never knew I possessed. It also shed a lot of light on terminology that I had heard thrown around before but that I never understood the significance of. I'll admit -- reading a couple hundred pages about programming can be a chore. I took lots of naps along the way. But when I started this book I was just a guy who could write scripts, and when I finished I was on my way to learning some serious programming.You might wonder why the book is called "Essential Actionscript 3.0" if it is all about OOP. Well, in many ways the two topics are one and the same. I believe most potential readers are like myself. We have a background in Flash and maybe even Actionscript, but we are not full-time programmers by trade. In order to make the transition from Actionscript 2 to Actionscript 3, the main thing we have to learn is Object Oriented Programming. AS3 embraces OOP concepts much more closely than AS2, and if you start to understand OOP, you start to understand why AS changed the way it did in moving from version 2 to version 3. Even those who think that AS3 code looks unnecessarily cumbersome at first glance might come around and realize that its long-term benefits outweigh the cost of the learning curve once you start building truly object-oriented apps that run super fast.People with a background in computer science might get a little less out of the book, as you should already be familiar with OOP. You could still learn a lot about what AS3 supports in comparison to other OOP languages, but the majority of that can be gleaned from any documentation of ECMA guidelines, as Adobe is adhering as closely as they can to those guidelines. There is a lot of documentation out there about AS3's built-in classes, and Adobe maintains a pretty excellent language resource on its website.But again, for people who are Flash developers first, and programmers second, this book is an excellent way to go from AS2 to AS3. And if you find yourself drawn to AS3 programming and want to learn even more, check out "ActionScript 3.0 Design Patterns" by the same publisher. That book will take you from knowing how to build OOP apps in AS3 to structuring your applications in ways that professional programmers have considered standard for several decades. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book for starters, still missing on certain aspects. *by L***F on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 26, 2012* This is a really complete and good book for starting out with AS3. The only thing it's missing is a better index, and a reference section, where (like other Colin Moock books), it should show examples on specific AS3 functions, and properties. I found this the best part of other Actionscript books I have purchased in the past, and it's sadly missing on this book. For example, I was looking for an example of certain event listeners involving the webcam on the index. Once I found them and turned to the respective page, I found that the description provided was insuficient for me, and it lacked real examples. So this got me to thinking, this wasn't the best book if you're going to use it as a reference if you forget how certain syntax works, or how to do a certain feature and need specific examples.So DO NOT buy if you already know enough of AS3 or if you're looking for a book to reference specific functions or properties about AS3. Oher than that, it's a great book to start learning, and covers a great deal of information ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In Depth ActionScript Resource *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 30, 2010* After having been tasked with developing object-oriented Flash applications at work, I started off by reading some of the more introductory books on Flash hoping to gain some insight into how ActionScript can be used. The introductory books gave me a basic comfort level with the Flash IDE and how it is used to create multi-media content. I soon found it wasn't enough though. After having trouble with ActionScript development in several areas, I wanted to find books that could help me take my skills to the next level. Thanks to the recommendation of a co-worker, I purchased this book. I am so thankful I did. This book is one of the best books on ActionScript programming. I would also consider it one of the best books on programming that I have seen in my 20+ year career. One thing I want to make clear - it is not for beginners. It is designed for programmers wishing to learn more about the ActionScript language. The rate at which you will learn will be determined by your areas of interest and your past experience.If you are just starting out in Flash, I would recommend a book like "Flash CS5 The Missing Manual". You'll get a good foundation in many of the core areas of Flash by reading it. It covers things in much more depth than some of the introductory books. When you understand the concepts it presents, you'll be more than ready for this book.Essential ActionScript 3.0 covers all of the topics it discusses in great detail. When looking for an answer, it may or may not be a quick read but the concept will be explained in detail. Some concepts require more time and effort to learn and the author does not try to cut corners as such. Learning ActionScript is in many ways like learning a new language. If you come from the .NET world like I did, a new way of thinking about programming is required (event based programming in conjunction with visual elements over time). This book has helped me to make the transition.Overall - if you are an experienced programmer looking to do object-oriented development in ActionScript 3.0, this is the reference you will want to have by your side. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/6162294-essential-actionscript-3-0-actionscript-3-0-programming-fundamentals](https://www.desertcart.is/products/6162294-essential-actionscript-3-0-actionscript-3-0-programming-fundamentals) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*