Mastering Unity Game Development with C#: Harness the full potential of Unity 2022 game development using C# - Softcover

Essam, Mohamed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1835466362 ISBN 13: 9781835466360

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Transform your game development journey with Unity 2022 by structuring projects, optimizing code, and designing engaging mechanics and learn all these from a Unity expert with a proven track record of building games with over 20 million downloads

Key Features

• Progress from basics to advanced Unity techniques effortlessly
• Write clean, efficient C# code to deliver seamless and engaging gameplay experiences
• Craft captivating game mechanics and optimize the UI to develop standout games
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Do you want to level up your Unity game development skills? Then look no further! This book is your one-stop solution to creating mesmerizing games with lifelike features and captivating gameplay.

Written by a highly experienced Unity developer, this book emphasizes project organization, clean C# code, and Unity plugins, including the new Input System and Cinemachine. Mastering Unity Game Development with C# shows you how to structure projects effectively, write clean and modular code, utilize the power of Unity plugins, and design engaging game mechanics. You’ll also understand how to optimize user interfaces for a seamless player experience, manage game data efficiently, contribute to existing code bases, integrate third-party assets and APIs, and apply optimization techniques to enhance game performance.

By the end of this book, you’ll have acquired the knowledge and skills that will empower you to create efficient and engaging games.

What you will learn

• Structure projects and break down game design into manageable systems
• Utilize Unity plugins such as the new Input System and Cinemachine
• Contribute effectively to existing code bases in Unity with C#
• Optimize user interfaces using C# for a seamless player experience
• Manage game data efficiently in Unity with C#
• Enrich your game with third-party assets and APIs using C#

Who this book is for

This book is designed for game developers, professional gamers, and game development enthusiasts who have prior experience with Unity and are comfortable with C# programming. If you have a basic understanding of Unity's core functionalities such as creating scenes, scripting, and manipulating objects, this book will help you gain the skills needed to master Unity game development.

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Game Design and Project Organization
2. Writing Clean and Modular C# Code for Unity Game Development
3. Extending Functionality with Unity Plugins
4. Implementing Engaging Game Mechanics Using C# in Unity
5. Designing Optimized User Interfaces with C# for Unity Games
6. Effective Game Data Handling and Management with C# in Unity
7. Contributing to Existing Code Bases in Unity with C#
8. Implementing External Assets, APIs, and Pre-Built Components with C# in Unity
9. Optimizing the Game Using Unity's Profiler, Frame Debugger, and Memory Profiler
10. Tips and Tricks in Unity

About this title

About the Author

Essam is a highly skilled Unity developer with expertise in creating captivating gameplay experiences across various platforms. With a solid background in game development spanning over four years, he has successfully designed and implemented engaging gameplay mechanics for mobile devices and other platforms. His current focus lies in the development of a highly popular multiplayer game, boasting an impressive 20 million downloads. Equipped with a deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies and a knack for creative problem solving, Mohamed Essam consistently delivers exceptional results in his projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1835466362
• ISBN 13: 9781835466360
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 356