I recently purchased a new MacBook Pro that replaces my primary Dell desktop. But now that I'm on a Mac, I am no longer able to use Flash Develop as my ActionScript editor since its developed in .NET. So I've turned to Flex Builder 3 as my ActionScript editor of choice. It is a really great editor, although it does seem a bit bulky compared to Flash Develop.

So that led me to want to learn more about the Flex Framework (MXML). Something that I've been wanting to do for some time now, but now have more of an urgent reason. So currently, I am watching the Flex 3 Essential Training at Lynda.com. (Great site!) I figured that this will give me a great overview of Flex and a tour of the Flex Builder IDE.

I realize that I can get Parallels or Fusion for the Mac so I can run Windows based applications. Perhaps I will eventually. But this way I'll be able to get more into Flex like I've been wanting to.

We'll see in a few weeks how I like the transition.

Doug Winnie, Group Product Manager for Workflow at Adobe, has a great video series on learning ActionScript 3.0. These free videos are really done well.

From Doug himself:

"Welcome to ActionScript 1:1. This integrated training resource combines video tutorials, documentation and sample files to teach you the basics of ActionScript 3.0 using Flash Professional CS4. ActionScript 1:1 is designed for Flash animators and designers that want to take their work to the next level and add custom interactivity using ActionScript 3.0, but need some guidance. In the series, I start with the very basics of accessing your objects on the stage and the library and then introduce ActionScript that will make your designs and animations interactive and dynamic."

Check them out.
http://www.adobe.dougwinnie.com/actionscript-11

These videos are also available in the iTunes Store.