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rondog · May 30, 2012

arrrghhh said: ↑

Some flash poop?

Definitely nothing I've coded in before... But there's a lot I haven't worked in. Lots of the web stuff I haven't really touched
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lol yep...specifically ActionScript 3. All that code for this black menu

tx_shooter · May 30, 2012

<<< proud to be programming ignorant. I'll stick to networking, routers, and switches.

amaes · May 30, 2012

Anyone have any input on Certs? I already work for a huge IT company in their data center and about to get some books and try to get my A+ cert. Wasn't really sure what one to go for after that.

tx_shooter · May 30, 2012

Which side of the IT field are you wanting to get into? A lot of employers like A+ but it isn't a requirement most of the time. It really just depends on what other background/training you have.

amaes · May 30, 2012

I think I want to get into more of the Hardware side of things since I work in the data center. I don't think I would like being a sys admin for Unix or Windows. Network would be interesting as well. I work as a help desk person so I have my hands in a little of everything from network, hardware, and basic windows admin (patching, database and applications)

epa4wd · May 30, 2012

rondog said: ↑

this function took me two hours to get right. Can anyone tell me what language this is (no its not php)

PHP:

private function toggleMenu(e:MouseEvent):void { var i:int; switch (e.type) { case "rollOver": menu.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OUT,toggleMenu); for (i = 0; i < sections.length; i++) { var m = new SectionMenuItem(); m.y = Math.round(-(i + 1) * m.height); m.alpha = 0; m.name = "item" + i; m.txt.text = (sections.length - i) + ". " + sections[(sections.length - 1) - i].lessonTitle; m.txt.mouseEnabled = false; menu.addChild(m); TweenLite.to(m,0.5,{alpha:1,ease:Expo.easeOut,delay:i * 0.02}); if (progressIndex == sections.length) { m.sectionComplete.alpha = 1; if (((sections.length - 1) - i) == _currentIndex) { TweenLite.to(m.bg,0,{tint:0x333333}); } else { m.id = (sections.length - 1) - i; m.buttonMode = true; m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OUT,mOverOut); m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OVER,mOverOut); m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK,mClick); } } else { //-- DO if in progressed section to show correct over state and icons if (((sections.length - 1) - i) == progressIndex) { m.sectionInProgress.alpha = 1; if (progressIndex == _currentIndex) { TweenLite.to(m.bg,0,{tint:0x333333}); } else { m.id = (sections.length - 1) - i; m.buttonMode = true; m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OUT,mOverOut); m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OVER,mOverOut); m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK,mClick); } } else if (((sections.length - 1) - i) == _currentIndex) { m.sectionComplete.alpha = 1; TweenLite.to(m.bg,0,{tint:0x333333}); } else if (((sections.length - 1) - i) < progressIndex) { m.sectionComplete.alpha = 1; m.id = (sections.length - 1) - i; m.buttonMode = true; m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OUT,mOverOut); m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OVER,mOverOut); m.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK,mClick); } else { m.sectionIncomplete.alpha = 1; } } } TweenLite.to(menu.arrowFlip,0.5,{rotation:0,ease:Expo.easeOut}); break; case "rollOut": for (i = 0; i < sections.length; i++) { var target = menu.getChildByName("item" + i); menu.removeChild(target); target.removeEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OUT,mOverOut); target.removeEventListener(MouseEvent.ROLL_OVER,mOverOut); target.removeEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK,mClick); } TweenLite.to(menu.arrowFlip,0.5,{rotation:-90,ease:Expo.easeOut}); break; } }

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thats JAVA

edit:

just saw the flash answer

certainly looks alot like JAVA

tx_shooter · May 30, 2012

amaes said: ↑

I think I want to get into more of the Hardware side of things since I work in the data center. I don't think I would like being a sys admin for Unix or Windows. Network would be interesting as well. I work as a help desk person so I have my hands in a little of everything from network, hardware, and basic windows admin (patching, database and applications)
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Then you are going to want to look at a Network+ cert. It is decently respected and is a good way to get in the door. The Cisco CCNA is a better cert but takes a bit of experience to really get your head all the way around it; not to mention a couple of bucks to get the materials and take the test.

chadderkdawg · May 31, 2012

epa4wd said: ↑

thats JAVA

edit:

just saw the flash answer

certainly looks alot like JAVA
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Looks like Java to me too...

rondog · May 31, 2012

epa4wd said: ↑

thats JAVA

edit:

just saw the flash answer

certainly looks alot like JAVA
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chadderkdawg[OP] said: ↑

Looks like Java to me too...
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They are actually very similar. I've done some android development using Java and it was super easy to adapt. Really the only thing I had to learn was the new classes, methods and properties. Syntax is almost identical.

http://flexblog.faratasystems.com/2006/11/12/comparing-the-syntax-of-java-5-and-actionscript-3

chadderkdawg · May 31, 2012

rondog said: ↑

They are actually very similar. I've done some android development using Java and it was super easy to adapt. Really the only thing I had to learn was the new classes, methods and properties. Syntax is almost identical.

http://flexblog.faratasystems.com/2006/11/12/comparing-the-syntax-of-java-5-and-actionscript-3
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So that's an android app?

rondog · May 31, 2012

chadderkdawg[OP] said: ↑

So that's an android app?
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No, the one I posted is actually a web app made in flash. It's a training course for one of our clients. I was just saying that I've used both java and AS3 and they both have almost the same syntax

epa4wd · May 31, 2012

rondog said: ↑

They are actually very similar. I've done some android development using Java and it was super easy to adapt. Really the only thing I had to learn was the new classes, methods and properties. Syntax is almost identical.

http://flexblog.faratasystems.com/2006/11/12/comparing-the-syntax-of-java-5-and-actionscript-3
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Nice, I will look in to that. I used alot of JAVA in College and now again in the MSCS degree I'm working on. I use mostly PHP, HTML, CSS & MySQL on websites, so if Flash Action Scripting is not that different from JAVA its worth for me to look in to it as it would make a nice addition.

Right now I'm looking to make time to get into Objective-C/Iphone Apps/Cocoa and also into .NET. Already have some books for all of them except for .NET so if anyone has a book they recommend let me know!!!

chadderkdawg · May 31, 2012

rondog said: ↑

No, the one I posted is actually a web app made in flash. It's a training course for one of our clients. I was just saying that I've used both java and AS3 and they both have almost the same syntax
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Gotcha, I missed that you had said that was flash. Makes my object oriented class from college seem more valuable, haha.

rondog · May 31, 2012

epa4wd said: ↑

Nice, I will look in to that. I used alot of JAVA in College and now again in the MSCS degree I'm working on. I use mostly PHP, HTML, CSS & MySQL on websites, so if Flash Action Scripting is not that different from JAVA its worth for me to look in to it as it would make a nice addition.

Right now I'm looking to make time to get into Objective-C/Iphone Apps/Cocoa and also into .NET. Already have some books for all of them except for .NET so if anyone has a book they recommend let me know!!!
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I use a lot of PHP and MySQL too. Flash is still really good for interactive web apps (minus use on iphone and ipad obviously). I use to think flash web sites were cool (http://ronnieswietek.com) which is why I did mine in all flash, but I've learned that ain't that case. I should redo mine but never will have time. I really love PHP and MySQL. This is the latest web app I made using that: http://codecanyon.net/item/client-photo-studio-photography-cms/1191688 (click the live preview button)

chadderkdawg[OP] said: ↑

Gotcha, I missed that you had said that was flash. Makes my object oriented class from college seem more valuable, haha.
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I still have problems working in a true object oriented model, specifically MVC. I make up my own what I think is MVC and its worked so far

epa4wd · May 31, 2012

rondog said: ↑

I use a lot of PHP and MySQL too. Flash is still really good for interactive web apps (minus use on iphone and ipad obviously). I use to think flash web sites were cool (http://ronnieswietek.com) which is why I did mine in all flash, but I've learned that ain't that case. I should redo mine but never will have time. I really love PHP and MySQL. This is the latest web app I made using that: http://codecanyon.net/item/client-photo-studio-photography-cms/1191688 (click the live preview button)

I still have problems working in a true object oriented model, specifically MVC. I make up my own what I think is MVC and its worked so far
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Very very nice work!

krap22 · May 31, 2012

i'm glad i don't code for a living. I'd go fucking insane. That shit drives me

chadderkdawg · May 31, 2012

Me too, I just tell packets where to go

rondog · May 31, 2012

epa4wd said: ↑

Very very nice work!
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Thanks!

krap22 said: ↑

i'm glad i don't code for a living. I'd go fucking insane. That shit drives me
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It ain't that bad

epa4wd · May 31, 2012

rondog said: ↑

Thanks!

It ain't that bad
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LOL, I agree though, I think the first time you learn a language it'll seem weird at first, but then it just kind of makes sense. Good thing is that once you learn one language, learning more gets easier because you are doing what you already know/learned how to do, just using different words. The one I've truly hated was Assembly, I had to learn a bit for a class, and I have never touched it since then lol.

What does gives me headaches is anything related to networks, ports, protocols, firewalls etc etc. I've been wanting to learn about that for a while, but don't know where to start.

krap22 · May 31, 2012

epa4wd said: ↑

LOL, I agree though, I think the first time you learn a language it'll seem weird at first, but then it just kind of makes sense. Good thing is that once you learn one language, learning more gets easier because you are doing what you already know/learned how to do, just using different words. The one I've truly hated was Assembly, I had to learn a bit for a class, and I have never touched it since then lol.

What does gives me headaches is anything related to networks, ports, protocols, firewalls etc etc. I've been wanting to learn about that for a while, but don't know where to start.
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I can do networks, servers, ports, protocols, windows, crap like that. I just can't stare at code. I can do it, just makes me miserable.

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