In september 2003 macromedia released flash mx 2004 and with it action script 2.0 a dramatically improved version of flashs programming language. Action script 2.0 introduces a formal objectoriented programming syntax and methodology for creating flash applications. From a developers perspective the new oopbased techniques in action script 2.0 make applications more natural to plan and conceptualize more stable more reusable across projects easier to maintain change and expand upon and much more. In short they enhance the entire development process. . In essential action script 2.0 bestselling author colin moock one of the most universally respected developers in the flash community covers everything you will need to know about the new action script language and its methodologies for producing movies animation and applications on the web. Moock guides readers through this important new territory with his trademark easytounderstand style and expertise. Moocks goal throughout the book is not just to get you to use objectoriented programming in your daily flash work he wants you to reap the benefits of oop he wants you to understand action script 2.0 completely. And without question moock is the author who can make this happen. . Essential action script 2.0 begins with a tour of the language including the fundamentals of objectoriented concepts syntax and usage. Those who are new to oop will learn the basics and how to apply their understanding. Those who are familiar with oop will leverage their prior experience to learn about flashbased oop. The next part of the book shows how to structure entire applications with action script 2.0 teaching you best practices and techniques to build scalable extensible stable apps. Next you will explore a variety of approaches to various programming situations by applying objectoriented programming strategies known as design patterns to flash. . Experienced flash developers and programmers coming from other languages will enjoy the sheer depth of moockss coverage and expertise in essential action script 2.0. Novice programmers will appreciate the frequent lowjargon explanations that are often glossed over by advanced programming books. As usual moock guarantees quality and accuracy by working closely with macromedia flash engineers including rebecca sun lead developer of action script 2.0. Whether youre ready to make the move to action script 2.0 now or simply assessing it for the future you will find everything you need to know within this book. Essential action script 2.0 is the one book every action script coder must own. .