Question 1

How do I build AS3HTTPClient from source?

Accepted Answer

Use the compc command with the provided build-swc.xml config to create the SWC. For testing, airake is required—run rake, rake test, or rake adl as per the README, but note it relies on outdated tools like airake.

Question 2

Does AS3HTTPClient support HTTPS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it implements HTTPS using AS3Crypto TLS, but the README warns of bugs with specific domains like Yahoo, so it may not work reliably across all sites.

Question 3

AS3HTTPClient vs Flash URLRequest: which is better?

Accepted Answer

AS3HTTPClient offers more HTTP control and additional methods, but it's unsupported and buggy. URLRequest is native, stable, and easier for basic needs, though less flexible.

Question 4

How to handle multipart form data with AS3HTTPClient?

Accepted Answer

The library supports multipart/form-data for POST, PUT, and PATCH requests. Refer to the EXAMPLES.md file for implementation details on encoding and sending such data.

Question 5

Is AS3HTTPClient still maintained or updated?

Accepted Answer

No, the project is described as 'really old and unsupported' in the README, with no active maintenance, making it unsuitable for new or critical projects.

Question 6

Why use AS3HTTPClient over native ActionScript APIs?

Accepted Answer

Use it for learning HTTP protocol implementation or when you need features like chunked encoding or more HTTP methods, but be prepared for its limitations and lack of support compared to stable alternatives.

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