Is Adobe Flash really dead?

I have been a flash developer for more than 10 years and really loved working in it. I liked the ease with which I could create animations or even code inside the platform. So when Adobe announced it was going to kill Flash I was one of the many who were really sad.

The platform that was until yesterday known as Adobe Flash Professional CC is now Adobe Animate CC. Animate being as easy to use as flash has a few extra features or improvements.

Here are top five improvements that I came across as I started using Animate CC

• Animation tool suitable for both designers and developers – If you had worked with Flash previously you would know how easy it was to create an animation. Animate CC does the same. If you are a professional designer who doesn't know code, you can still create complex animations. If you are a developer who wants to add some extra features to a project then you can do that as well.
• Create interactive projects – Apart from creating simple animations you can also add interactivity in your project and try to engage the audience by adding video or audio or even by making them to interact with your content (like clicks, drag and drops etc..). This is one thing which makes it such a hit in E-learning industry and even for Rich media banners.
• Publishes HTML – Unlike flash, Animate CC has ability to publish HTML creative’s. This is good news for designers as they can make functional and effective animations without knowing a single line of code. The advantage for developers is that they can dive right into the code to enhance their animations to fit their own liking.
• More vector graphics support and ease to draw - You can draw smooth, precise vector outlines along a curve and get faster live previews. Rotate the canvas 360° on any pivot point as you draw to get the perfect angle and strokes.
• Access to cloud libraries - Browse and license millions of high-quality photos, illustrations and vector graphics directly in Animate CC through Adobe Stock. Access colours, vector graphics and brushes directly as you work through Creative Cloud Libraries.

 So, is Flash really dead? Well, the name surely is.