Summary

• Use code hints in the Actions panel to help you determine the correct syntax for your ActionScript code.

• While you develop an application, testing regularly — including testing on target mediums — can make the difference between a good application and an excellent application. You should get in the habit of testing the test matrices to ensure that your product will perform on most commercially available and accepted programs and platforms.

• You can often remove the need for troubleshooting through regular testing. However, if you think a problem lies within your ActionScript, use the Debugger in combination with the Troubleshooting guidelines to find and fix the problem.

• When you create code-intensive projects, use the Debugger regularly; you can use Breakpoints effectively and to your advantage. Using Breakpoints regularly to debug your code is often the most effective method because of its flexibility and ease of use.

• You can design and use your own testing matrices if the ones that we provide in this chapter aren't conclusive enough for your platform. You may need to update the testing matrices over time as the Flash Player becomes available on more platforms.