If you've never programmed before, I wouldn't expect you to be able to do much on your own after only 4 weeks. First, you need to make sure you understand basics like what is a variable, what is a function, what is a getter/setter, how to use various operators, how to write conditional and looping statements, what is a class, what is an instance, etc. There are a lot of fundamental programming concepts to understand before even getting to Flash Player and Flex Framework concepts like Events, Styles, and DataGrids.
For example, let's start with something simple Do you understand how to write a function that adds up the first n integers, where n is an integer that you pass as an argument (and how to call it)? Just that involves functions, arguments, return values, local variables, and a for-loop. Do you understand how to use the debugger to watch it execute line by line, set breakpoints, inspect the loop counter and the sum, etc.? You're likely to succeed if you take baby steps and have patience. And ask questions when you get stuck! Gordon Smith Adobe Flex SDK Team From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Clark Stevenson Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 1:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [flexcoders] From your own experience how long does it take to learn AS3? I started AS3 in a flex environment in 2007. I only currently code in AS3 as its all i require for games and the type of stuff i do. I found the journey difficult but all i knew was AS1 (and i didnt even understand it back then). Its not to much the syntax i struggle with but the structure and architecture... how does changes in portion A of my code change portion B elsewhere.... I still struggle with these issues but you start to find easier ways of doing things. Think of a project and break it into small pieces then build each piece. Dont try to start something massive on the first attemp because i did this and was always frustrated. Good luck though mate! If you enjoy what your doing (frustration aside) it will all work out. I will say one thing, if i ever had to start out again, id do C++! Cheers, Clark On 24 March 2010 19:51, ellistein52 <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I have no background in programming , I am close to 54.I am following some AS3 Lynda.com Essential Training. I seem to understand the material but when I try to make a simple program on my own I am lost , I have to refer back to the lesson to be able to write a simple line of code on my own.Also I started learning the material 4 weeks ago so maybe it is too early for me to write my own code? I would appreciate your comments regarding this issue.
