Chapter 2. ActionScript 3.0 Language Basics

So you want to be an ActionScript coder? Great! This chapter will get you started with the basic syntax and structure of the language. If you have worked with other programming languages, some of the topics covered will be familiar territory for you. ActionScript's syntax is descended from JavaScript, Java, and C. One could call it "C-like," so if you've had experience with another C-like language, the syntax won't be difficult to pick up. Regardless of whether you know a similar language, you should read through this chapter closely so that you don't miss any of the nitty-gritty details.