ActionScript Editors
When you use encapsulation, the more modular your code, the more objects your system can use. Understanding their relationships is crucial in managing the objects in your application; but for ease of maintenance and development, having a good editor is very important.
Unfortunately, the Flash IDE doesn't have the proper tools to enable effective RIA construction. The power of the IDE lies in its library and the ease of using a visual editor to develop down-and-dirty assets.
Many phenomenal Flash/Flex editors are available that warrant your attention. They include Adobe Flash Builder, FlashDevelop, IntelliJ IDEA, and—my personal favorite—FDT. Each does a terrific job of providing code hints as you type; these hints visually ...
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