Re: [flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3
fred44455 wrote: However I am a little confused. when I go to Flex 3.3 Language Reference , I see a mix of Flash and Flex(mx:) packages. Is that mean that I can use the Flash packages listed in the Language Reference to develop with Flex 3? Thanks You will probably end up using a mixture of the two languages. The Flex bits will help you get the screen assets together, the look and feel of it. This higher level Flex code, written in mxml (like xml), enables you to quickly get screen layout organised. This mxml also gives you extra services to call on, compared to AS3. The AS3 bits will add extra code to support what you do with the screen assets -boxes, etc. The AS3 code you use in Flash works in the same way in Flex, which uses a mixture of the two languages. Personally, all my projects look like Flash applications, written as ActionScript projects in Flex. I prefer Flex for coding. Eventually, I may use some Flex code, supported by AS3 to write some different types of applications. You will get more done with Flex but I think you will need AS3 eventually. I would learn both. Think of it as two tracks that merge or separate as the needs change. John
[flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3
But will AS3 that I am learning under Flash CS3 be exactly the same than in Flex 3? I mean I understand that the packages are sometimes different have compatibility issues but what I am trying to say is will be able to apply my AS3 coding habits into Flex 3? --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Tracy Spratt tr...@... wrote: It will not be a waste of time under any circumstances, but if you are going to start developing flex apps, you should probably concentrate on the Flex framework. AS3 is AS3, in fact languages are languages and becoming productive in one is less about syntax and more about using the available classes effectively. Tracy Spratt, Lariat Services, development services available _ From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcod...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fred44455 Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:28 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Question about how to learn Flex 3 I am learning AS3 with Actionscript 3 Esssential Training(Lynda.com) but I was told that the Flash packages are different from Flex 3 packages. Should I continue learning AS3 with this video? It use Flex 3 as compiler but does not use any mx. packages. Will I get confused when I start learning AS3 for Flex? I don't want to waste my time. Thanks for your time.
[flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3
However I am a little confused. when I go to Flex 3.3 Language Reference , I see a mix of Flash and Flex(mx:) packages. Is that mean that I can use the Flash packages listed in the Language Reference to develop with Flex 3? Thanks - In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, Tracy Spratt tr...@... wrote: It will not be a waste of time under any circumstances, but if you are going to start developing flex apps, you should probably concentrate on the Flex framework. AS3 is AS3, in fact languages are languages and becoming productive in one is less about syntax and more about using the available classes effectively. Tracy Spratt, Lariat Services, development services available _ From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcod...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fred44455 Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:28 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Question about how to learn Flex 3 I am learning AS3 with Actionscript 3 Esssential Training(Lynda.com) but I was told that the Flash packages are different from Flex 3 packages. Should I continue learning AS3 with this video? It use Flex 3 as compiler but does not use any mx. packages. Will I get confused when I start learning AS3 for Flex? I don't want to waste my time. Thanks for your time.
RE: [flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3
Yes, you can use the flash namespace packages listed in the Flex language reference in Flex. Tracy Spratt, Lariat Services, development services available _ From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcod...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fred44455 Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 12:07 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3 However I am a little confused. when I go to Flex 3.3 Language Reference , I see a mix of Flash and Flex(mx:) packages. Is that mean that I can use the Flash packages listed in the Language Reference to develop with Flex 3? Thanks - In flexcod...@yahoogro mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com ups.com, Tracy Spratt tr...@... wrote: It will not be a waste of time under any circumstances, but if you are going to start developing flex apps, you should probably concentrate on the Flex framework. AS3 is AS3, in fact languages are languages and becoming productive in one is less about syntax and more about using the available classes effectively. Tracy Spratt, Lariat Services, development services available _ From: flexcod...@yahoogro mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com ups.com [mailto:flexcod...@yahoogro mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com ups.com] On Behalf Of fred44455 Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:28 AM To: flexcod...@yahoogro mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com ups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Question about how to learn Flex 3 I am learning AS3 with Actionscript 3 Esssential Training(Lynda.com) but I was told that the Flash packages are different from Flex 3 packages. Should I continue learning AS3 with this video? It use Flex 3 as compiler but does not use any mx. packages. Will I get confused when I start learning AS3 for Flex? I don't want to waste my time. Thanks for your time.
RE: [flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3
Yes, the AS3 is the same. Tracy Spratt, Lariat Services, development services available _ From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:flexcod...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fred44455 Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 3:28 PM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3 But will AS3 that I am learning under Flash CS3 be exactly the same than in Flex 3? I mean I understand that the packages are sometimes different have compatibility issues but what I am trying to say is will be able to apply my AS3 coding habits into Flex 3? --- In flexcod...@yahoogro mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com ups.com, Tracy Spratt tr...@... wrote: It will not be a waste of time under any circumstances, but if you are going to start developing flex apps, you should probably concentrate on the Flex framework. AS3 is AS3, in fact languages are languages and becoming productive in one is less about syntax and more about using the available classes effectively. Tracy Spratt, Lariat Services, development services available _ From: flexcod...@yahoogro mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com ups.com [mailto:flexcod...@yahoogro mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com ups.com] On Behalf Of fred44455 Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 1:28 AM To: flexcod...@yahoogro mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com ups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Question about how to learn Flex 3 I am learning AS3 with Actionscript 3 Esssential Training(Lynda.com) but I was told that the Flash packages are different from Flex 3 packages. Should I continue learning AS3 with this video? It use Flex 3 as compiler but does not use any mx. packages. Will I get confused when I start learning AS3 for Flex? I don't want to waste my time. Thanks for your time.
