Learn ACTIONSCRIPT with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Performance Notes
Optimize animations and frame rate
Reduce nested MovieClips for better rendering
Preload assets efficiently
Minimize runtime object creation
Use object pooling for repeated objects
Security Notes
Avoid loading untrusted SWF content
Validate user inputs
Use Flash sandbox security features
Keep AIR apps updated for runtime vulnerabilities
Be cautious with file I/O in AIR
Monitoring Analytics
Use trace() for debugging
Profile SWF memory usage
Check event listener performance
Validate animation frame timing
Test AIR apps on multiple devices
Code Quality
Use classes and packages for modularity
Avoid deep display list nesting
Profile frame rate and memory
Separate timeline scripts from logic
Document events, classes, and assets