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Object-Oriented Programming in ActionScript

This chapter assumes a basic understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles such as abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. The chapter focuses on how to apply these principles using ActionScript 3.0.

Because of ActionScript's roots as a scripting language, ActionScript 3.0 OOP support is optional. This affords programmers flexibility in choosing the best approach for projects of varying scope and complexity. For small tasks, you may find that using ActionScript with a procedural programming paradigm is all you need. For larger projects, applying OOP principles can make your code easier to understand, maintain, and extend.

Contents

Classes
Interfaces
Inheritance
Advanced topics
Example: GeometricShapes

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