When you can choose between them, Javascript is better simply because it is an open standard supported by all browsers, while Actionscript is proprietary (owned by Adobe) and needs a browser plugin to run.
Actionscript is unavoidable when working with Flash.
Actually, to make this judgment based on Javascript being open source is too simplistic. Javascript is a prototyped language, and therefore is not truly object-oriented, which can make it slow and difficult to develop large applications in. Actionscript 3.0 is object-oriented and therefore can support complex design patterns and more robust applications. In addition, Javascript is rendered differently depending on the browser supporting it. Therefore, performance of Javascript applications varies widely. Because AS3 runs in the Flash player its performance is consistent across many devices.
i dont no if this is handy but the link below should shed some light http://livedocs.adobe.com/flex/2/langref/migration.html I also added the link actionscript 2.0 vs 3.0 in related links Hi friends, I have written an article on actionscript 2.0 vs 3.0 before 2 yrs and continuously updating it. Plz click following link and read it: http://www.admecindia.co.in/articles-differences-between-actionscript-2.0-and-actionscript-3.0.html Thanks Ravi Bhadauria Flex ActionScript Programmer http://www.actionscriptinstitute.com
They are two completely different languages: with actionscript 3.0 it is more of a regular programming language.With actionscript 2.0, it is easier (in my opinion) because you don't have to refer to your movieclips and buttons and such in the actionscrpit, like you have to do in 3.0.
ActionScript 3 is the newer, quicker version of Adobe Flash's ActionScript. AS3, as Action Script 3 is normally called, is harder and more complicated for beginners, but much easier and more effective in the long run.
Without JavaScript (or a similar technology) HTML pages can't do much of anything. HTML does not contain any programming logic. This means that without another tool, all an HTML page can do is display the static content encoded within it, and collect form data to be sent to the server.JavaScript allows us to make a page react to the user. All web applications are based in JavaScript, or a similar language, for precisely this reason.HTML makes pages--like the pages in a book. The difference between a webpage and a paper page is entirely owed to JavaScript, VBScript and Actionscript.
JavaScript is LiveScript. It was renamed to gain popularity. The JavaScript name was rejected by then Sun Microsystems who owned the Java trademark. Now the official name is ECMAScript, while it is still commonly referred to as JavaScript. In Internet Explorer it is called JScript. Different names, same language.
Multiple ways:1. Learn as3, then make a dice game2. Go to google, search for dice games, find one, steal it.That's a question better asked in pieces and other places, but ill start you off.Math.round((Math.random() * (6 - 1)) + 1);//pseudo-random number between 1 and 6
Flash Professional refers to the traditional Flash IDE that is a member of the Creative Suite family.Flash Pro is the software one uses to create Flash animations.Flash Builder refers to the actionscript code editor built upon Eclipse (previously known as Flex Builder).Flash Builder is the name of the latest version of the Flex IDE developed by Adobe.
JavaScript is used to make HTML DHTML or Dynamic HTML. Provides a lot more interactivity between the web page and the browser provided JavaScript is not turned off.
Becoming a Javascript expert requires thorough knowledge of the following:programming fundamentals (data types, algorithms, control structures, logic, etc.)the differences between browsers (the event model, for instance is different between Internet Explorer and other browsers)javascript syntaxfunctional/procedural/object-oriented programmingHTML (as DOM manipulation is one of the primary uses of javascript)experience: create your own projects, work on open source projects, this will give you experience and allow you to learn from more experienced programmerstenacity: it doesn't happen overnight; as with anything, you will have to work hard to become an expert
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JavaScript is a scripting language that is mainly used within a web browser. Jquery is a library of javascript code that can be used together with your javascript program. A set of functions that can preform common tasks is provided, which will reduce the amount of code that you have to write yourself.
JavaScript and java are 2 completely different things. JavaScript is in web pages to make it more interesting and java is a complex computing language devised from c + c++.