Android Game Programming For Dummies

James, Derek

ISBN 10: 1118027744 / ISBN 13: 9781118027745

Published by For Dummies, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Android Game Programming For Dummies
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118027744
• ISBN 13: 9781118027745
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Learn how to create great games for Android phones

Android phones are rapidly gaining market share, nudging theiPhone out of the top spot. Games are the most frequentlydownloaded apps in the Android market, and users are willing to payfor them. Game programming can be challenging, but thisstep-by-step guide explains the process in easily understood terms.A companion Web site offers all the programming examples fordownload.

• Presents tricky game programming topics--animation, batteryconservation, touch screen input, and adaptive interface issues--inthe straightforward, easy-to-follow For Dummies fashion
• Explains how to avoid pitfalls and create fun games based onbest programming practices for mobile devices
• A companion web site includes all programming examples

If you have some programming knowledge, Android GameProgramming For Dummies will have you creating cool games forthe Android platform quickly and easily.

About the Author

Derek James is the principal and founder of Polyclef Software, LLC, a creator of Android games including WordWise Pro, Golf Solitaire, Proxity, Puzzle Lords Free, and Spades, among others. Derek created some of the first Android games on the market.