ActionScript 3.0: Working with XML
by Todd Perkins
$ 49.95
  • 2.27 hrs
  •  EN
  • 40 lessons

The use of RSS feeds is a growing trend, and they can be found within many new websites. In ActionScript 3.0: Working with XML, instructor Todd Perkins places strong emphasis on using RSS data for blogs, podcasts, and images. He also demonstrates how to perform common tasks with XML, such as using E4X syntax, loading external data from local and remote locations, saving data, and integrating with popular services like Flickr. Exercise files accompany the course.
Course ActionScript 3.0: Working with XML
Author Todd Perkins
SKU
ISBN
Release Date 2008-03-11
Duration 2.27 hrs / 40 tutorials
Work files Yes
Price $ 49.95
Retail price $ 99.95
Language
Tags ActionScript
 
1. Understanding XML Data
Understanding XML 01:30
Visualizing XML 00:55
Exploring an XML file 03:31
2. Creating XML in ActionScript 3.0
Understanding E4X syntax 03:55
Working with XML attributes using E4X 01:10
Using XML methods 02:48
Replacing and deleting elements and attributes 01:15
Accessing elements and attributes using descendant selectors 03:26
3. Working with External XML Data
Loading XML from an external file 03:50
Working with comments and processing instructions 02:10
Working with an XMLList 01:49
Understanding XMLList syntax 02:17
Working with E4X operators 02:32
Looping through XML data 06:23
4. Building a Reusable RSS Reader Class
Exploring an RSS file 03:01
Building the RSSReader class 04:10
Setting properties for the RSSReader class 03:05
Dispatching events in the RSSReader class 03:37
5. Using PHP with XML Data
Understanding PHP 02:28
Installing the MAMP server (Mac) 06:12
Setting file permissions (Mac) 01:57
Installing WAMP (Windows) 03:28
Using PHP to access remote XML 10:52
Saving XML data locally 11:12
Processing saved XML data 06:14
6. Working with Blogs
Displaying blog posts 08:26
Formatting dates 02:23
Linking to an online blog 02:43
7. Working with the Flickr API
Viewing the Flickr API 02:36
Viewing the search class 07:17
Understanding XML namespaces 03:50
Accessing namespace qualified data 03:16
Setting a default namespace 02:18
Creating namespace qualified data 03:30
Loading images from flickr.com 06:43
8. Working with Podcasts
Working with the iTunes Namespace 06:24
Conclusion
Goodbye 00:33

 
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