Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course discusses how objects communicate with each other using messages and events.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Create and use a listener as an event handler
Create and use a callback as an event handler
Use the addEventListener() method
Broadcast a custom message using the AsBroadcaster method
Identify and implement the five characteristics of good object-oriented programming design

Topics: 
Object Communication
Handling Messages with Listeners
Handling Messages with Callbacks
Using the addEventListener( ) Method
Using AsBroadcaster to Broadcast Custom Messages
Characteristics of Object-Oriented Design
Phases of a Project
Defining the Solution
Examining Design Patterns
Implementing the Design

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.