# New to programming, a few basic questions:

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-programming-a-few-basic-questions/317512
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**Created:** [December 23, 2010, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-programming-a-few-basic-questions/317512 "2010-12-23T04:49:52Z")
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### Author: ![CloaknDagger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e7dd6/32.png) [@CloaknDagger](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/CloaknDagger)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2010, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-to-programming-a-few-basic-questions/317512/1 "2010-12-23T04:49:52Z")

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Hello forums.

I’ve delved head first into Flash animation. I have no experience programming, but I’m willing to put the time and effort into learning, i just need to be pointed in the right direction. Questions:

1. The FAQ suggests I learn Action Script 1.0 first, then move my way up. Upon further researching AS it seems versions 2.0 and 3.0 are far different. Is there any crossover? Should I stick with 1.0 or should I jump into 3.0 and get my roots there?

2. I am using a 30-day trial of Adobe Flash CS5. Many of the tutorials here, like the beginner programming tutorial says its for CS4. Should I find CS4 instead, or will these lessons be applicable to CS5?

3. Given a few hours a day (3 to 4) about 5 or 6 days a week, what is an approximate time period I can be confident I’ll have a decent understanding of AS and making games in flash? Months? Years?

Thanks in advance.