Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
To quote the first line of the web page you reference: In more precise
terms, polymorphism (object-oriented programming theory) is the ability
of objects belonging to different types to respond to method calls of
methods of the same name, each one according to an appropriate
type-specific behaviour.
Even though sub-classing is one way to achieve similar interfaces, it's
also common to use interfaces depending on your needs.
interface Bar {
function toString() {}
}
class Foo implements Bar {
function toString() { trace(I'm Foo); }
}
class Goo implements Bar {
function toString() { trace(I'm Goo); }
}
var objs:Array = new Array(3);
objs[0] = new Foo();
objs[1] = new Goo();
objs[2] = 12345;
// The following is an example polymorphism. You are
// calling the same method on multiple objects regardles
// of their type because they all have a method with the
// name toString() but perform type-specific behaviour
trace( objs[0].toString() );
trace( objs[1].toString() );
trace( objs[2].toString() );
James O'Reilly - JOR
www.jamesor.com
Jeroen Beckers wrote:
You can't 'choose' the definition of polymorphism :p.
In simple terms, *polymorphism* lets you treat derived class members
just like their parent class's members.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymorphism_in_object-oriented_programming
(+ all my java AS books)
class Foo extends Bar
{
}
var myFoo:Bar = new Foo(); //this is polymorphism !
Giles Taylor wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymorphism_(computer_science)
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well, I get Interfaces, but thanks for explaining :).
I just don't think actionscript, or java, has any polymorphism, since
the definition of that is, in my opinion, a class having more than one
parent class (ie, can extend 2 or more classes), which isn't the case.
So I don't understand why people who are explaining oop in actionscript
talk about polymorphism, because it just isn't there :), but perhaps I'm
wrong.
cheers,
-Meinte
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Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
You can't 'choose' the definition of polymorphism :p.
In simple terms, *polymorphism* lets you treat derived class members
just like their parent class's members.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymorphism_in_object-oriented_programming
(+ all my java AS books)
class Foo extends Bar
{
}
var myFoo:Bar = new Foo(); //this is polymorphism !
Giles Taylor wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymorphism_(computer_science)
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Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my
faith...
well, I get Interfaces, but thanks for explaining :).
I just don't think actionscript, or java, has any polymorphism, since
the definition of that is, in my opinion, a class having more than one
parent class (ie, can extend 2 or more classes), which isn't the case.
So I don't understand why people who are explaining oop in actionscript
talk about polymorphism, because it just isn't there :), but perhaps I'm
wrong.
cheers,
-Meinte
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Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
All I have to say about this is tellTarget and _global tellTarget was deprecated in Flash 5 and has been removed in AS3. Not sure what you mean about _global, or why the conversation is over. If the original poster wants to build scalable and easily maintained apps, suggesting he use tellTarget and _global to accomplish this is questionable. Maybe I'm missing something. Mike ___ 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
RE: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
I wrote: All I have to say about this is tellTarget and _global. Conversation over. Mike wrote: tellTarget was deprecated in Flash 5 and has been removed in AS3. Not sure what you mean about _global, or why the conversation is over. ... Maybe I'm missing something. Yes, a sense of humor. ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
Ok, I see its not so easy for everyone. Can anyone point out some tutorial-like examples on internet or books. I know a lot of theory (inheritance, polymorphism...) but I would like to see more applications for it so I can be more confident when I use it. On 8/24/06, slangeberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 -- : : ) Scott ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
Almost all of the examples of coding on Macromedia are OOP. If you download any of the open source code in the http://www.osflash.org/ site, you will find nicely written, peer reviewed code written in Actionscript. For dozens of examples, download ActionStep. It is easy for everyone, some people just look at the glass as half empty. It does not supplant common sense or remove the need to think about what you are doing. Ron Ricardo Sánchez wrote: Ok, I see its not so easy for everyone. Can anyone point out some tutorial-like examples on internet or books. I know a lot of theory (inheritance, polymorphism...) but I would like to see more applications for it so I can be more confident when I use it. On 8/24/06, slangeberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 -- : : ) Scott ___ Flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
going a bit offtopic here, but isnt polymorphism a non-issue in both flash and java? People talk about like there can be such a thing in these languages, which isn't really true. It seems a bit silly to call something polymorphism just because its implementing some interfaces. oh well, that probably didn't make any sense i suppose, im not getting any decent sleep lately :) greets, Meinte On 8/25/06, Ricardo Sánchez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I see its not so easy for everyone. Can anyone point out some tutorial-like examples on internet or books. I know a lot of theory (inheritance, polymorphism...) but I would like to see more applications for it so I can be more confident when I use it. On 8/24/06, slangeberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
Ricardo don't lose the faith! Ever! Sorry, I didn't see this post before : ) I'm using OOP Flash everyday, and yes, sometimes if makes you feel stupid, but it's a matter of keep going until you feel comfortable. Then, I have cristal clear that I'm not going to get mad with patterns. Someone (sorry, don't remember who) said something like: you don't need patterns if you don't feel you need them. Maybe you're not using *all* patterns because you simply don't need them. Why overdesign? I use pseudo-MVCs in almost every application, but I'm fairly sure they are not strict MVCs. I don't care, to be honest. They do the work, which is nothing else but help me. Cheers and keep the good work! Bye! On 8/25/06, Meinte van't Kruis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: going a bit offtopic here, but isnt polymorphism a non-issue in both flash and java? People talk about like there can be such a thing in these languages, which isn't really true. It seems a bit silly to call something polymorphism just because its implementing some interfaces. oh well, that probably didn't make any sense i suppose, im not getting any decent sleep lately :) greets, Meinte On 8/25/06, Ricardo Sánchez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I see its not so easy for everyone. Can anyone point out some tutorial-like examples on internet or books. I know a lot of theory (inheritance, polymorphism...) but I would like to see more applications for it so I can be more confident when I use it. On 8/24/06, slangeberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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
RE: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
Can anyone point out some tutorial-like examples on internet or books A great book is Object Oriented Actionscript by Elst/Yard from Friend of Ed. It takes you slowly from the very basic approach and understandings to more complex and practical application demonstrated through tutorials. Jason Merrill Bank of America Learning Organization Effectiveness - Technology Solutions -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flashcoders- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ricardo Sánchez Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 2:45 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith... Ok, I see its not so easy for everyone. Can anyone point out some tutorial-like examples on internet or books. I know a lot of theory (inheritance, polymorphism...) but I would like to see more applications for it so I can be more confident when I use it. On 8/24/06, slangeberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
they are different, as far as I know an interface, as in 'Interface' type does not itself have an implementation, whereas a subclass which displays polymorphism does, the difference comes from your design needs, for example: (polymorphism) class animal - can be a implemented class with it's own methods class dog - is a subclass of animal which alters/extends animal class cat - is a subclass of animal which alters/extands animal in a different way to dog so in certain circumstances you may only need to instance and call methods in 'animal', when you don't care what it is but just need an animal type. with Interfaces the 'interface' type is not a implemented object, it does not have it's own implemented methods so an example might be if you owned a sports shop that sold coats and bicycles, coat and bicycle are not the same type but if you get them to use the 'stock control item' interface they are both 'stock control item' objects if you need them to be, providing you follow the rules for that particular interface you can make any object a 'stock control item' but there is no generic 'stock control item' type. see it is different. you have to see things 'arse-ways-backwards' sometimes - at first I did not understand the point of interfaces, since the objects implementing them have to implement the actual working methods anyway but OOP is about creating a long-term collection of reusable objects which may be used by teams of coders, structures like interfaces make for a clean and clear architecture that other coders can quikly understand, and give a well defined way to extend a system. James At 12:23 25/08/2006, you wrote: going a bit offtopic here, but isnt polymorphism a non-issue in both flash and java? People talk about like there can be such a thing in these languages, which isn't really true. It seems a bit silly to call something polymorphism just because its implementing some interfaces. oh well, that probably didn't make any sense i suppose, im not getting any decent sleep lately :) greets, Meinte On 8/25/06, Ricardo Sánchez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I see its not so easy for everyone. Can anyone point out some tutorial-like examples on internet or books. I know a lot of theory (inheritance, polymorphism...) but I would like to see more applications for it so I can be more confident when I use it. On 8/24/06, slangeberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
At 13:29 25/08/2006, you wrote: I use pseudo-MVCs in almost every application, but I'm fairly sure they are not strict MVCs. I don't care, to be honest. They do the work, which is nothing else but help me. yes. I don't use proper MVC pattern, but I find it very useful to divide things into 'Model' and 'View' and 'Controller' as a rough architectural guide. James ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
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 -- : : ) Scott ___ 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 ___ 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] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
It sounds like you are confusing polymorphism with multiple inheritance. ActionScript and Java and pretty much any OOP language do allow for polymorphism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymorphism_in_object-oriented_programming -Steve * - Meinte van't Kruis* meinte at gmail.com mailto:flashcoders%40chattyfig.figleaf.com?Subject=%5BFlashcoders%5D%20OOP%20methodology%20and%20flash.%20I%27m%20loosing%20my%20faith...In-Reply-To=6.2.0.14.2.20060825123531.04cb9380%40safetycat.co.uk /Fri Aug 25 09:14:16 EDT 2006/ * Previous message: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith... 171797.html * Next message: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith... 171794.html * *Messages sorted by:* [ date ] date.html#171802 [ thread ] thread.html#171802 [ subject ] subject.html#171802 [ author ] author.html#171802 well, I get Interfaces, but thanks for explaining :). I just don't think actionscript, or java, has any polymorphism, since the definition of that is, in my opinion, a class having more than one parent class (ie, can extend 2 or more classes), which isn't the case. So I don't understand why people who are explaining oop in actionscript talk about polymorphism, because it just isn't there :), but perhaps I'm wrong. cheers, -Meinte ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
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 -- : : ) Scott ___ 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 ___ 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
RE: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymorphism_(computer_science) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Meinte van't Kruis Sent: 25 August 2006 14:14 To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith... well, I get Interfaces, but thanks for explaining :). I just don't think actionscript, or java, has any polymorphism, since the definition of that is, in my opinion, a class having more than one parent class (ie, can extend 2 or more classes), which isn't the case. So I don't understand why people who are explaining oop in actionscript talk about polymorphism, because it just isn't there :), but perhaps I'm wrong. cheers, -Meinte ___ 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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
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 -- : : ) Scott ___ 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 ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
yes, you are. If you read the first two paragraphs of the wikipedia article you'd see it has nothing to do with multiple inheritance. It has to do with multiple objects (poly) being contrained by the same interface (form, morph), whether the interface is quite literally an interface, or whether it is an interface determined by a parent class. Scott On 25/08/06, Steve Krichten [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It sounds like you are confusing polymorphism with multiple inheritance. ActionScript and Java and pretty much any OOP language do allow for polymorphism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymorphism_in_object-oriented_programming -Steve * - Meinte van't Kruis* meinte at gmail.com mailto:flashcoders%40chattyfig.figleaf.com?Subject=%5BFlashcoders%5D%20OOP%20methodology%20and%20flash.%20I%27m%20loosing%20my%20faith...In-Reply-To=6.2.0.14.2.20060825123531.04cb9380%40safetycat.co.uk /Fri Aug 25 09:14:16 EDT 2006/ * Previous message: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith... 171797.html * Next message: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith... 171794.html * *Messages sorted by:* [ date ] date.html#171802 [ thread ] thread.html#171802 [ subject ] subject.html#171802 [ author ] author.html#171802 well, I get Interfaces, but thanks for explaining :). I just don't think actionscript, or java, has any polymorphism, since the definition of that is, in my opinion, a class having more than one parent class (ie, can extend 2 or more classes), which isn't the case. So I don't understand why people who are explaining oop in actionscript talk about polymorphism, because it just isn't there :), but perhaps I'm wrong. cheers, -Meinte ___ 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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All I have to say about this is tellTarget and _global. Conversation over! ___ 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
RE: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
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
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP methodology and flash. I'm loosing my faith...
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 -- : : ) Scott ___ 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] 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
