Not sure if anyone went into further detail but Abstract classes are never meant be directly instantiated themselves. Other classes inherit them.
Interfaces are implemente. The provide function definitions for classes- if you think in terms of the word interfacing, its provide this common interface for classes to use and represent when communicating with one another. AS3 uses a bunch of interfaces, probably the best examples are there. \> No, they are not: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_class > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interface_%28computer_science%29 > > Cheers, > Sönke > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf >> Of Stephen Ford >> Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 8:49 AM >> To: flashcoders >> Subject: [Flashcoders] Abstract Classes and Interfaces ... >> >> Are Abstract Classes and Interfaces the same thing ? >> >> Stephen._______________________________________________ >> [email protected] >> To change your subscription options or search the archive: >> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> >> Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >> Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >> http://www.figleaf.com >> http://training.figleaf.com >> > > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com

