You should learn the technology that lets you do what you want to do. Is there something that you want to build or create? Do you want to make a pretty, fancy web site? Do you want to build production shop floor machine controllers? Why do you want to learn programming?
If you just want to start somewhere, then I think Action Script is as good language to start with as any. Still I suggest starting off with something to make. Maybe a recipe program for your wife, or a birthday reminder program for you or a car maintenance tracker, or . whatever. I have never liked doing tutorials myself, I would rather struggle to make something of my own, but that is just me. "I am not understanding all the examples." I think this is in part because you don't *have* to. Not understanding is ok if you don't have a goal. If the example explains something you need to do, you will study it, and others like it, until you do understand. Reading about programming is like reading about music or chess or skiing or sex. Just start doing it. Tracy Spratt, Lariat Services, development services available _____ From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcod...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fred44455 Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 11:58 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Is Flex & Actionscript 3 programming language for a total newbie? I am totally new to Flex 3 and AS3. But so far I am not understanding all the examples of Flex 3 language reference as well as AS3.I am using a book called Flex 3 essential guide with AS3 and I am also using Lynda.com Flex 3 essentials. But I am not understanding the all material. so I am wondering if I need to learn a beginner language before starting with Flex3? Or should I get more books on Flex & AS3? I never did programming before. Thanks for your time.
