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The other day, i seen an alchemy port of box2d flash physics engine and its performance was incredible in comparison to the native AS3 port.

Having no idea what alchemy is, i believe it is the targetting of the Flash Runtime to C++ developers?

This is almost certainly bad news is it not? Theres millions of C++ developers, many of which are highly skilled and have been around for ages?

When i consider the alchemy ports performance, and also consider things like pixel bender, although its early days yet, the future seems to be leaning towards the gurus… opengl shaders and C++ developers.

I have some questions if thats ok?

What is alchemy in simple terms?
Should i start to learn C++ today with the flash runtime in mind?
At intermediate AS3, how difficult is C++ to learn?

Thanks !