What programs do people use to make flash websites? Dynamic websites?
I know the basics of web design but since I got booted from the job I have some spare time on my hands and want to learn how to develop something a little more advanced. So my question is what program do people use to build flash websites? How about dynamic websites? I already talked to a few people about the dynamic part and I guess it’s all written manually (what a drag). Any help will be appreciated! Thanks in advance
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Flash websites or components of websites are authored in Macromedia Flash.
Dynamic websites can be written in a variety of languages, such as PHP, ASP, .NET, Perl, or any other CGI (Right down to compiled C, like in the old days!)
An easy way to begin learning to develop dynamic websites would be to find a web hosting provider which allows you PHP scripting access, and read tutorials online for PHP scripting, or purchase a book from your favorite tech publisher on the subject.
Flash websites are built with Flash. It’s an application that you buy that lets you make animations, websites, and games. You code the entire project in ActionScript, which is an object-oriented programming language that’s very similar to JavaScript. If you already have a basic knowledge of JavaScript you shouldn’t have too much trouble learning AS.
AS 3.0 just came out with Flash CS3 so make sure you don’t get an older version (like Flash 8 or MX) or you’ll be stuck relearning AS when they stop supporting 2.0.