What is the point of this Blog?

I recently had to write a summary of the blog, and thought it might be a good opportunity to repost this information here and make it clear to all my thoughts and purposes of this Blog.

This blog is a collection of information focused mainly on ActionScript and Flash, with emphasis on game development, plus a little bit extra thrown in. It is aimed to be readable by beginners and not only experienced developers.

Articles are typically in one of the following categories:

• ActionScript code samples or tutorials
   The Language Reference at the tip of your fingers!
   Optimize AS3 for speed - Bitmap filters reply
   TIP: Tweening Functions

• Fixes for common problems
   Most common Flash Questions (AS3 FAQ)
   Fixing Vector Support in FlashDevelop
   Error: Error #2071: The Stage class does not implement this property or method.
   Error: Error #2069: The Loader class does not implement this method.

• Provide new classes which do things where there is currently a lack - until I find out that something similar already existed...
   DebugText - Onscreen "trace" replacement
   Simple AS3 VolumeKnob Component

• Beginner friendly updates on current events in the Flash world
   "Go screw yourself Apple" — Lee Brimelow
   Steve Jobs responds regarding Flash
   Wii Internet Channel with FlashLite 3.1 confirmed!

• Beginner's introductions and clarifications to getting started with various branches of ActionScript development
   Getting started with Flash Player 10.1
   Getting started with Flex/Flash Builder on Linux

• "Vivid" and "colorful" explanations not only on WHAT flash can do and HOW to do it, but also WHY flash acts the way it does
   Understanding the AS3 "1203 No default constructor found in base class %s. " Error

• Comparisons between products, and reviews of common or up and coming Flash libraries and software
   What's AS3 got that FlashLite doesn't?

• And finally, those lists without a real category
   The 7 Wonders of the Flash World [The Best and Most Beautiful uses of Flash]
   ActionScript Blogs to Follow [part 1]

The posts also strive to be unique. "If you can find it from 100 different sources on Google, there is no use in reposting what is already out there." Though, I may link to good articles, but I try to avoid writing repetitious information, clogging up the already very filled internet.


If there is any part of ActionScript you want more information on, or have an idea for a good blog post, leave a comment in the section below. A blog isn't much use if the information is irrelevant to it's readers.

Cheers,
Andreas J. Renberg
http://iqandreas.blogspot.com/


And now on to SWF Protection! :)

June is SWF Protection and Encryption month!

Time for a themed blog month!

This June (only one week left-gasp) I will be gathering and sharing information on all things regarding SWF Protection and Encryption.


As we all know, SWFs are able to be decompiled (quite easily as well), and if you spent two months fine tuning and working on this FWA worthy site, or a really neat, new template, or perhaps a great new game, you don't want your work ripped right out from under you and replicated without your permission, control, or royalty.


If anyone has any experience with, links on, or articles written about protecting your treasured Flash work, leave a comment or send me a private message directly on this form. I'd be glad to either link to (or host if you don't have a site of your own) any information on this topic. Even information on SWF Decompiling is welcome!