Are you starting to dedicate yourself to programming with Flash? Then you will know that although several programs have been specially developed so that we can work with this type of language, not all of them are enjoyable for beginners. That's why we wanted to stop today in an application that will surely make your life easier, as is the case of Flash Develop, one of the most versatile in its field.

Flash Develop is a program as an editor of scripts that stands out among other features because it allows us to customize its operation to adapt it to our needs, offering at the same time first-level compatibility with the main programming languages that are based on classes.

How it works

It should be noted that although Flash Develop has been developed almost specifically for us to work with ActionScript, it has no support problems with other languages, so it will surely be helpful for whatever you need. And to all this, we have to add that as it is open-source software, it is free, but with enough knowledge, you can also modify it.

With a minimum consumption of system resources, Flash Develop has several options ofConfiguration that we recommend you review before starting to use since, thanks to them; it is possible to customize our experience of use. Then you will find some functions we could consider essential in this situation, such as AutoComplete or automatic code generation.

Moving on to some of the more advanced tools that Flash Develop also offers us, we can talk, for example, about the source file scanning in various formats and the vast amount of project templates that already come built-in, so you don't have to generate them yourself, or the possibility of both compiling and debugging projects. As you can see, nothing is missing in this type of software.

Suppose you want to take advantage of Flash Develop to give it the traditional use of a development environment. In that case, you should know that you will find to-do lists and auto-completion of XML and HTML, so you will not miss any classic utility. We also didn't want to fail to mention that if you notice any particular absence, you can repair it in its plugins section, where you will see several interesting ones to add functions to the service.

And what kind of content can be generated thanks to Flash Develop? Any content you want, considering that due to its adaptability, it is possible to produce from complete websites to applications designed to work on the Internet. Here everything will depend on your intentions and knowledge, but as far as the program is concerned, you can be sure that it will assist you at the first level.

On the other hand, we liked the user interface of Flash Develop a lot. Although we will have to move through an environment available only in English, everything else is perfect for any user. The movements between its menus are simple, and the organization and visual aspect of the application are very well achieved, so no doubt improve the experience itself offers this platform.

Keep in mind

During the installation of Flash Develop, you can take advantage of the process and download and install on your computer some other complementary software that you might need during your projects, as in the cases of Google Closure Compiler, Adobe AIR SDK, or Flex SDK. If you need any of them, take advantage of them and install them immediately.

The best

The main strengths of Flash Develop are related to the compatibility with different programming languages, as well as the possibility of adding functions not available from the start through its plugins. Even though this is just a detail, we liked that during the installation process, it offered other programs that we might need later.

The worst

Flash Develop hardly has any weaknesses, considering that it is an open source software, completely free, and still gives us the same opportunities as many others for which we have to pay. It is true, however, that it is not one of the most professional software in its segment, but one for beginners or intermediate users.

Rating

In general terms, we can say that those people who are taking their first steps in programming languages such as Flash but also many others will find in Flash Develop a first-class tool to learn about it. It is a program that has everything we could have wanted to see and more, so do not hesitate to give it a chance to let your imagination fly.