[vet-mm] Actionscript 3?

[peterfowler at optusnet.com.au]

Hi all,
There are some substantial differences between AS2 & AS3. The main difference is that AS3 now is more closely aligned to the structure of other coding languages. The syntax is quite different to AS2 and uses a greater understanding of classes and creating classes. There are a number of sites that explain the differences far better than I can.
I intend to teach my Cert II students AS3, but thought it to confusing for my Cert III students to transfer from AS2 last year to AS3 this year.
I believe it is a better structured language but it will take some time to relearn the syntax.
Yours Sincerely 
Peter Fowler




> Fawcett - Le Rossignol,	Jamie E <fawcettlerossignol.jamie.e at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:
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> Paul,
> 
> What are the differences between AS2 & AS3?
> Is it possible to teach to the coding style of AS3, while still giving
> the student the skills for the exam?
> 
> Cheers,
> Jamie
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> 
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> Hi all,
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> 
> Are there any plans to include Actionscript 3 on the exam in the near
> future?  It is much more powerful and easier to use than AS2.
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> 
> 
> cheers,
> Paul
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> 
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