Table of Contents

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Object-Oriented Programming with ActionScript 2.0
By Jeff  Tapper, James  Talbot, Robin  Haffner
Publisher	: New Riders Publishing
Pub Date	: February 13, 2004
ISBN	: 0-7357-1380-4
Pages	: 504
Slots	: 1.0

                     

		Copyright
		About the Authors
		About the Technical Editors
		Acknowledgments
		Tell Us What You Think
		Introduction
			Who Should Read This Book
			Who Shouldn't Read This Book
			About This Book
			Why Do We Care About OOP ?
			OOP Versus Object-Oriented Languages
			Conventions Used Within This Book
			Moving Forward
		Part I:   The Basics
			Chapter 1.   What's New in ActionScript 2.0?
				What Is ActionScript 2.0?
				Basic Syntax
				ActionScript Classes
				Interface and Implements Constructs
				Organizing Classes in Packages
				V2 Components
				Connecting Flash MX 2004 Professional to an Application Server
				Summary
			Chapter 2.   All the World Is an Object
				What Is an Object?
				Why Objects?
				OOP Versus Procedural
				Understanding Classes
				Anatomy of a Class
				The Objects Shall Inherit the Earth
				Built-In Classes
				Dynamic Classes
				Summary
			Chapter 3.   We're All Described by Our Properties
				Variable-to-Property Analogy
				Properties in the Real World
				Properties of Familiar Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Objects
				Strong Datatypes for Properties
				Private Property
				Static Properties
				Summary
			Chapter 4.   Method to the Madness
				Understanding the Role of Methods in ActionScript 2.0
				Understanding Methods in Real-World Coding
				Private Attribute for Methods
				Using Static Methods
				Summary
			Chapter 5.   The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth
				Understanding Object Composition and Inheritance
				The Class Hierarchy of Built-In Objects
				Implementing Inheritance
				Polymorphism
				A Nod to the Past ”Prototype-Based Objects
				Summary
			Chapter 6.   Understanding Interfaces in ActionScript 2.0
				Interfaces and Inheritance
				A Contract for Classes
				Why Use Interfaces?
				Creating Interfaces
				Implementing Interfaces
				Multiple Interfaces
				Extending Interfaces
				Summary
			Chapter 7.   Are You Talking to Me?
				Effective Communications
				Handling Events
				Handling Events from Flash User Interface ( UI ) Components
				Using AsBroadcaster to Broadcast Custom Messages
				Summary
			Chapter 8.   Object-Oriented Design
				Characteristics of a Sound Object-Oriented Design
				Phases of a Project
				Summary
			Chapter 9.   Building and Using UI Components
				Where to Get UI Components
				What's New in Version 2 Components?
				Examining Component Architecture
				Summary
		Part II:   The Other Half of the Equation
			Chapter 10.   To Protect and Serve
				A Brief History of Computer Applications
				Local Data
				Remote Data
				Local/Remote Hybrid Applications
				Looking Ahead
				Summary
			Chapter 11.   Reading Data Files
				loadVariables() and LoadVars
				FlashVars and the Query String
				Shared Object
				LocalConnection Object
				Summary
			Chapter 12.   XML and Flash
				What Is XML ?
				Write Once, Read Anywhere
				XML Object
				XMLSocket Class
				XML Connector
				Summary
			Chapter 13.   Web Services
				Web Services Standards
				Current State of Web Services Technology
				Web Services in Flash
				Connecting to Web Services in Flash
				Summary
			Chapter 14.   Using Client-Side Data Integration
				Understanding the Data Management Process
				Managing Data Using The Flash MX Professional 2004 Architecture
				Flash Remoting
				Summary
			Chapter 15.   Flash Communication Server MX Applications
				Understanding the Flash Communication Server MX
				For What Is Flash Communication Server MX Used?
				How Does Flash Communication Server MX Work?
				Developing Flash Communication Server MX Applications in Flash
				ActionScript and the Programming Model
				OOP Nature of Flash Communication Server MX
				Editions and Licensing
				Flash Communication Server MX Resources
				Summary
		Part III:   Designing, Implementing, and Debugging the Application
			Chapter 16.   Pulling It All Together
				Identifying the Problem Domain
				Defining the Solution
				Designing the System
				Tying It All Together
				Adapting to Changes
				Summary
			Chapter 17.   Debugging and Tuning the Application
				Using DataTyping
				Using the Trace Function
				Building a Dump Class
				Exception Handling
				Summary
		Index