- A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
- Preface
- 1. Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, and ActionScript 3.0
- 2. Factory Method Pattern
- 3. Singleton Pattern
- 4. Decorator Pattern
- What is the Decorator Pattern?
- Key OOP Concepts Used with the Decorator Pattern
- Minimalist Abstract Decorator
- Applying a Simple Decorator Pattern in Flash: Paper Doll
- Decorating with Deadly Sins and Heavenly Virtues
- Dynamic Selection of Concrete Components and Decorations: a Hybrid Car Dealership
- Summary
- 5. Adapter Pattern
- 6. Composite Pattern
- 7. Command Pattern
- What is the Command Pattern?
- Minimalist Example of a Command Pattern
- Key OOP Concepts in the Command Pattern
- Minimalist Example: Macro Commands
- Example: Number Manipulator
- Extended Example: Sharing Command Objects
- Extended Example: Implementing Undo
- Example: Podcast Radio
- Extended Example: Dynamic Command Object Assignment
- Summary
- 8. Observer Pattern
- 9. Template Method Pattern
- 10. State Design Pattern
- 11. Strategy Pattern
- 12. Model-View-Controller Pattern
- What is the Model-View-Controller (MVC) Pattern?
- Communication Between the MVC elements
- Embedded Patterns in the MVC
- Minimalist Example of an MVC Pattern
- Model as a Concrete Subject in an Observer Pattern
- Controller as a Concrete Strategy in a Strategy Pattern
- View as a Concrete Observer in an Observer Pattern and context in a Strategy Pattern
- Building the MVC Triad
- Nested Views as Leaves and Nodes of a Composite Pattern
- Building the Nested View Structure
- Key Features of the MVC Pattern
- Key OOP Concepts in the MVC Pattern
- Example: Weather Maps
- Extended Example: Infrared Weather Maps
- Example: Cars
- Custom Views
- Adding a Chase Car
- Summary
- 13. Symmetric Proxy Pattern
- About the Authors
- Copyright
About the Authors
Dr. William Sanders is a Professor of Interactive Information Technology at the University of Hartford. He teaches courses in Flash, ActionScript, Flash Media Server, PHP, C#, SQL, and XHTML among other Internet languages. He has published 44 computer and computer-related books, written software ranging from Basic to Flash Media Server ActionScript and served as a consultant for different computer software companies.
Dr. Chadima Cumaranatunge is an Assistant Professor of Interactive Information Technology at the University of Hartford. He teaches an introduction to the IIT major, covering Flash and some ActionScript, a gaming course using Flash and ActionScript as well as educational technology courses in the Education, Nursing, and Health Professions College. Recently he received a grant to teach an experimental course in robotics.
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