FlashDevelop
FlashDevelop is an advanced project development application which includes an array of different tools for developers
Developing flash applications is not an easy and time-consuming task. Mika Palmu has created a special application called FlashDevelop to easily navigate the code. This software is the result of the work of many developers, so you can call it the best open source software in its class.
This application makes it easy to create creative projects. Among the functions of the program we should mention the possibility to generate code, launch debugging processes, insert ready-made templates into the project and much more. It is also important that the program is distributed free of charge.
FlashDevelop simplifies and speeds up the process of developing flash applications through its user-friendly interface and advanced features.
- AS2 project management with seamless SWFMILL Mtasc (using a portable standalone command line tool);
- Advanced ActionScript 2 and ActionScript 3;
- Actionscript code generators;
- Testing of the created product in Adobe Flash IDE with output of results;
- Automatic cleaning of ASO files;
- XML, HTML / PHP, JS, CSS code highlighting;
- character encoding;
- is free to download.
PROS
Fully customizable interface for individual preferences.
Open-source and completely free to use.
CONS
Lacks support for languages besides ActionScript and Haxe.
Might be challenging for beginners due to complex interface.
