My main motivation for this stuff in Flash is so that my code actually gets checked by the compiler, vs. Flash's crappy built-in code-checking for the stage. That is, it will tell me if I've mis-spelled something, created duplicate variables, the list goes on...
In addition, I write my classes in FlashDevelop, which gives you code completion. Which means when I start to type:
import mx.
I get a listing of all packages that Macromedia's written, instead of looking for stuff in the help (that's fun). And best yet, when I type: var sBigD:ScottsSuperHugeOne = new SuperHuge(); //just a little poly-morphism thrown in there (huck-huck) ;) and I type:
sBigD.
I get a list of every function in my class, as well as its signature (params & types). I'm only talking about FlashDevelop here. Guess I'm spoiled by Java & .NET which have instance access to API's at your finger tips (when in the right IDE's). I'm just trying to find a better and efficient way to go. Way open to suggestions! -Scott On 8/24/06, Marcelo de Moraes Serpa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
OOP and Flash is indeed tricky to fully grasp. It has become easier and more natural to implement OOP techniques on AS3 though. @Neo: Completely agree with you. On 8/24/06, neo binedell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'll tell you a little secret about OOP. > > Don't sweat it. > > Sometimes the model jumps out at you but other times you > have to find it. How to find it? Write something that does > what you want. Then refactor it once you have a better idea > of how it works. The more you do that the more certain patterns > and approaches crystalise for you. > > I think there's too much over-engineering going on in general > as some people seem to think implementing all the latest patterns > on even the smallest project makes them good developers. > > I've been guilty of it myself a couple of times, writing frameworks > where a couply of focused classes would have sufficed. > > OOP should be fun if you do it right and don't sweat it when > it turns into a dick swinging contest, just make up pattern names. > > I quite like the Absolver pattern ;p > > cheers > ~neo > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ricardo > Sánchez > Sent: 23 August 2006 06:34 PM > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Subject: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith... > > ... well, not really but I thought it was good as I title > > I always use OOP for my flash projects but, even if I find it easier than > timeline coding, I dont know if I'm taking all the advantage of OOP. I'm > not > even sure if I am aplying the correct patterns for every problem. > > My insecurity probably has to do with the lack of normal work OOP flash > examples. For example the typicall top menu/content web. How can OOP be > applied to that? > > I guess I find a gap in the theory of knowing how to link the symbols, > movieclips, timeline and graphics in flash with the code in external > files. > > Am I opening a can of worms? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > 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 > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com 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
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