In September 2003, Macromedia released Flash MX 2004, and with it, ActionScript 2.0, the version dramatically improves the Flash programming language. ActionScript 2.0 introduces a formal object-oriented programming syntax and methodology to create Flash applications. In Essential ActionScript 2.0, bestselling author Colin Moock - one of the most universally respected developers in the Flash community - covers everything you need to know about the new ActionScript language and methodologies for producing movies, animation, and applications on the web. Moock objective throughout this book not only to get you to use object-oriented programming in the daily work of Flash you: he wants you to reap the benefits of OOP, he wants you to understand ActionScript 2.0 completely. Experienced Flash developers and programmers coming from other languages will enjoy the sheer depth of coverage Moocks and expertise in Essential ActionScript 2.0. As usual, Moock guarantees quality and accuracy by working with Macromedia Flash engineers, including Rebecca Sun, the main developer of ActionScript 2.0. Essential ActionScript 2.0 is the one book every ActionScript koder should own.