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| Book: | Essential ActionScript 3.0 | |
| Subject: | Chapter 1 | |
| Date: | 2007-09-04 18:16:33 | |
| From: | zzbama | |
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Rating:
 
Trying to wade through chapter 1 is an absolute nightmare. You need a previous course in OOP to even decode the subject matter presented. And while the content maybe accurate, the subject matter is definitely not presented from a beginners position. Really think the chapter needs to be rewritten with a novice/beginner in mind as the books description details. The chapter seems to be very difficult to digest the complete OOP language in a 42 page synopsis. I think Mr. Moock, which is an exceptional talent, does not remember what it is to be a novice to the subject matter. The initial subject matter is presented well, but seems to back track on itself. An explanation is given how to perform a certain task and then several paragraphs later you're told a different or better way to write the code or that the code presented will follow a different format from this point on. The details as to why are given, but only seem to complicate the subject matter. This is all very taxing on someone who is just trying to grasp the basics. After Chapter 1, the material seems to be very concise and to the point. The book does not illustrate much beyond ActionScript 3, if you're looking for a book to explain and illustrate Flash CS3, this is not the book. This is pure unadultered code and nothing else, with exception of one short and simple chapter deep into the book. Hope everything ties together later on and the reading gets simpler. I've been on chapter 1 for a week now and will it give another week to explore. Then I will move on whether I understand Chapter 1 or not. Hope Mr. Moock will consider a revised Chapter 1, in a format that someone can understand.
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