I started learning AS2 with kongregate's flash tutorial and got pretty good at it and started making my own game. Now I want to learn AS3 because there are a lot of things that only work in AS3. But I can find any good tutorials or other ways to learn it. I tried tutorials on asgamer.com but I didn't understand all of it and started copying and pasting code without under standing it first. If you find anything that would help please tell me.
Yes that book master565 linked to is an exceptional one for only like 20ish bucks. There is not better and more comprehensive resource for just plain simple as3.
Next one after that if you're interested is the Essentials book which is a more comprehensive as3 bible like 1000+ pages filled with intermediate OOP concepts. Or if you really want to get into game development then get the second edition or first of this book.
Next one after that if you're interested is the Essentials book which is a more comprehensive as3 bible like 1000+ pages filled with intermediate OOP concepts.
I might be getting that book after i finish the current book I'm in the middle of (400 pages left (it's not related to programming)) and then read the book my school requires me to read over the summer (550 more pages).
If you don't want to get a book for some reason you can still learn a lot online (and for free). Some good sites are gamedev.michaeljameswilliams.com (it has a complete tutorial like kongregate), www.asgamer.com and www.emanueleferonato.com .
Here are some tips that can help you to learn AS3: 1. Never copy and paste other people code madly: Yes, you can copy and paste other people code, but with the intention to analyze and know how the script works.
2. Try to program by yourself: You need to know what you know and know how to use your knowledge to make your own code, even a little script or line of code by your own represents great progress.
3. Search tutorials on the web: If you need help or have problems with a code, just search for help, but without abuse, consider the point 1 and 2.
4. Take a breath: Your brain need a break, just take some spare time.
5. Start with little games or prototypes: You just can´t try to do for your first game a super game with alot of special features, or a game like Halo, New Super Mario Bros or something, start with simple prototypes like this http://miprogramacionenas3.blogspot.com/ , sorry is in spanish :3
