5 Great ActionScript Resources

Posted by
Phil Chertok on September 3, 2009
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There is no shortage of great places to get your fix of ActionScript but we thought we’d share some of our favorites.

GoToAndLearn: This is a great resource for both people starting out with ActionScript and experienced developers.  Run by Adobe evangelist Lee Brimelow, the site is filled with screencasts and example code on a wide range of subjects including flex, 3D, AMF, Pixel Bender and more.  The tutorials are both informative and entertaining as Lee is a great speaker who always brings something interesting to every screencast.  You should also check out Lee’s Blog which features lots of insight on the Flash/Adobe world.

Flashtuts+: Flashtuts+ is part of the Envato network which are sites that all developers (not just Flash coders) should be checking out.  The articles are very informative and cover a wide scope of skill levels.  Tutorials range from ActionScript 101 to more advanced topics like the PureMVC  framework.

Emanuele Feronato: Emanuele’s blog is filled with tons of tutorials and code snippets that include basic topics and more advanced subjects like the box 2d physics engine.  This is probably the best resource for anyone interested in developing Flash games as Emanuele is an experienced developer who generously shares a wealth of knowledge and experience in developing flash games and applications.

PV3d.org: This site is for anyone interested in the open source 3D engine – Papervision3D.  There are tons of code examples on how to implement a plethora of techniques when working with this highly popular 3D engine.

ActionsScript Classes: This site has a wealth of useful classes for both AS2 and AS3 developers.  Finding something specific may be a little difficult but with a little digging you are sure to find something valuable.

If you have a great resource to share, let us know. I’m certain there are some gems out there that we’ve never come across.

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