Posts tagged 'tips' :


6 common Actionscript 3.0 mistakes made by beginners

Learning Actionscript 3.0 can be fun and rewarding but can also leave some beginners scratching their heads. Flash is good at alerting developers to most problems but there are several nuances which may trip up beginners. Here are 6 common mistakes to look out for when developing in Actionscript 3.0.
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4 reasons to participate in the Flash community

Whether you’re a seasoned professional developer, hardcore timeline animator or someone entirely new to Flash consider the following reasons on why you should participate in the Flash community.
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Quick tip: Creating a blurred mask in Flash

Have you ever wanted to mask an image in Flash using a soft, feathered edge shape? Here is a quick tip on how to create a blurred mask in Flash using a little bit of Actionscript 3.0.
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10 tips on becoming a better Flash developer

Developing in Flash can be a fun and rewarding experience. From creating widgets to games to enterprise level applications there is a vast array of challenges a Flash developer will encounter on a day to day basis. Here are 10 Flash tips for improving your Actionscript 3.0 knowledge to make you a better, more productive Flash developer.
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5 shorthand Actionscript 3.0 snippets

Writing Actionscript 3.0 can be a little long winded at times. Here are 5 shorthand examples of ways to write AS3 using less code.
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5 productivity tools I use daily

I thought I would take the time to talk about some of the tools I use almost everyday as a professional Flash platform developer.
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