Which is preferred and why: keeping the AS in the Flash file itself, or linking to the .as with the Flash file.
I’ve seen both done. Is it just a matter of preference?
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Which is preferred and why: keeping the AS in the Flash file itself, or linking to the .as with the Flash file.
I’ve seen both done. Is it just a matter of preference?
Thanks
It’s more of way of collaborating work than merely a preference.
For example, Consider the development of a game,
A graphic designer’s job is to create
images. He does not need to be bound
by the flash IDE he can create images
(as sprite sheets or individual
bitmaps or vectors) & keep them
separate. All one requires is graphic
editors (2d or 3d).
A level designer can store the level
design using excel like data sheets.
Conveniently fire up only text
editors when needed to edit the
design. Again not bound by flash IDE.
The programmer can keep all the logic
in AS3 files & integrate the whole
system together. Again, should he be
bound by the flash IDE? That’s the
question.Can he just not use flashdevelop?
When a developer may take all or some of the roles above, it comes down to the complexity of the project. If manageable in the flash IDE itself ( a small project, usually) can be done with the IDE only.
Also every AS3 programmer does not own a flash IDE. Flash IDE is a product with rich features & to enable a quick development. But all of it is not always needed by a programmer.