ActionScript programming training

Lesson 1 • Variables, Data Types, and Literals

Covers primitive types (int, uint, Number, String, Boolean) and complex types. Learners declare, assign, and trace variables in the output panel.

Lesson 2 • Compiling and Debugging Basics

Explains the compile-run cycle, SWF output, and using trace() for debugging. Learners identify and fix common compile-time errors independently.

Lesson 3 • History and Role of ActionScript

Traces AS1 through AS3 evolution and positions ActionScript within multimedia and application development. Grounds learners in why AS3 syntax and OOP model exist.

Lesson 4 • Installing and Configuring the IDE

Covers installation of Flash Builder or Animate CC and SDK configuration. Learners produce a working project scaffold ready for code entry.

Lesson 1 • Scope and Variable Lifetime

Explains local vs global scope, function scope, and variable shadowing. Learners avoid common scope bugs that cause unexpected behaviour.

Lesson 2 • Conditional Statements

Teaches if/else, else-if chains, and switch statements for branching logic. Learners implement decision trees that respond to variable states.

Lesson 3 • Loops and Iteration

Introduces for, while, do-while, and for-in loops with break and continue. Learners automate repetitive tasks and iterate over data collections.

Lesson 4 • Defining and Calling Functions

Covers function declaration, parameters, return types, and default values. Learners encapsulate logic into reusable, typed function signatures.

Lesson 1 • Packages and Code Organisation

Covers package naming conventions, file-to-class mapping, and import management. Learners organise multi-file projects for maintainability.

Lesson 2 • Classes and Objects

Defines class anatomy: properties, methods, and constructors in AS3 syntax. Learners instantiate objects and access members using dot notation.

Lesson 3 • Access Modifiers and Encapsulation

Covers public, private, protected, and internal modifiers to control member visibility. Learners enforce encapsulation by hiding implementation details.

Lesson 4 • Inheritance and Class Extension

Teaches extends keyword, method overriding, and super() calls. Learners build class hierarchies that share and specialise behaviour.

Lesson 5 • Interfaces and Abstraction

Introduces interface declaration and implements keyword for contract-based design. Learners decouple components using interface types.

Lesson 1 • Multidimensional and Nested Structures

Builds arrays of arrays and objects containing arrays for complex data. Learners model grid-based and hierarchical data sets.

Lesson 2 • Typed Collections with Vector

Introduces Vector.<T> for type-safe, performance-optimised collections. Learners replace untyped Arrays with Vectors where type consistency matters.

Lesson 3 • Dynamic Objects and Dictionaries

Covers Object as a key-value store and Dictionary for non-string keys. Learners implement lookup tables and associative data structures.

Lesson 4 • Working with Arrays

Covers Array creation, indexing, length, and common methods like push, pop, splice. Learners build and modify ordered lists of any data type.

Lesson 1 • Display List Architecture

Explains Stage, root, display object containers, and the parent-child tree. Learners understand how rendering order and containment work.

Lesson 2 • Sprites and MovieClips

Covers Sprite for static containers and MovieClip for timeline-based animation. Learners add, remove, and nest display objects programmatically.

Lesson 3 • Text Fields and Formatting

Covers TextField, TextFormat, and dynamic text rendering in the display list. Learners display styled, dynamic text content programmatically.

Lesson 4 • Drawing with the Graphics API

Uses graphics.beginFill, lineTo, drawRect, drawCircle to render shapes. Learners generate vector graphics entirely through code.

Lesson 1 • Mouse and Touch Events

Covers MouseEvent types: CLICK, MOUSE_OVER, MOUSE_DOWN, MOUSE_MOVE. Learners wire UI elements to handler functions for interactive feedback.

Lesson 2 • Keyboard Events

Teaches KeyboardEvent.KEY_DOWN and KEY_UP with keyCode and charCode. Learners implement keyboard-driven controls for games and applications.

Lesson 3 • Custom Events

Covers extending Event class, dispatching custom events, and passing data payloads. Learners decouple components using event-driven communication.

Lesson 4 • Timer and Enter Frame Events

Uses Timer class and Event.ENTER_FRAME for time-based and frame-based loops. Learners drive animation and game loops with precise timing.

Lesson 1 • Easing and Interpolation

Introduces linear interpolation and easing equations for natural motion. Learners implement ease-in, ease-out, and ease-in-out manually.

Lesson 2 • Frame-Based Animation Principles

Applies ENTER_FRAME to update object properties each frame for motion. Learners understand frame rate impact on animation smoothness.

Lesson 3 • Using a Tweening Engine

Integrates TweenLite or similar library for declarative property animation. Learners animate multiple properties simultaneously with callbacks.

Lesson 4 • Motion Along Paths

Uses trigonometry and parametric equations to move objects along curves. Learners animate objects along circular, sinusoidal, and Bezier paths.

Lesson 1 • Video Playback with NetStream

Covers NetConnection, NetStream, and Video display object for FLV/MP4 playback. Learners build a functional video player with playback controls.

Lesson 2 • HTTP Communication with URLLoader

Sends GET and POST requests and parses server responses. Learners connect AS3 applications to backend APIs and web services.

Lesson 3 • Working with XML

Covers E4X syntax for parsing, traversing, and modifying XML data. Learners consume XML feeds and map data to display objects.

Lesson 4 • Local Storage with SharedObject

Uses SharedObject to persist data locally across sessions. Learners save user preferences and game state without a server.

Lesson 5 • Sound API

Uses Sound, SoundChannel, and SoundTransform to load and control audio. Learners implement background music, sound effects, and volume control.