Beginning C++ Game Programming : Learn C++ from scratch and get started building your very own games

John Horton

ISBN 10: 1786466198 / ISBN 13: 9781786466198

Published by Packt Publishing, 2016

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Beginner's guide to create exciting desktop games Key FeaturesThis book offers a fun way to learn modern C++ programming while building exciting 2D games This beginner-friendly guide offers a fast-paced but engaging approach to game development Dive headfirst into building a wide variety of desktop games that gradually increase in complexity It is packed with many suggestions to expand your finished games that will make you think critically, technically, and creatively Book Description This book is all about offering you a fun introduction to the world of game programming, C++, and the OpenGL-powered SFML using three fun, fully-playable games. These games are an addictive frantic two-button tapper, a multi-level zombie survival shooter, and a split-screen multiplayer puzzle-platformer. We will start with the very basics of programming, such as variables, loops, and conditions and you will become more skillful with each game as you move through the key C++ topics, such as OOP (Object-Orientated Programming), C++ pointers, and an introduction to the Standard Template Library. While building these games, you will also learn exciting game programming concepts like particle effects, directional sound (spatialization), OpenGL programmable Shaders, spawning thousands of objects, and more. What you will learnGet to know C++ from scratch while simultaneously learning game building Learn the basics of C++, such as variables, loops, and functions to animate game objects, respond to collisions, keep score, play sound effects, and build your first playable game. Use more advanced C++ topics such as classes, inheritance, and references to spawn and control thousands of enemies, shoot with a rapid fire machine gun, and realize random scrolling game-worlds Stretch your C++ knowledge beyond the beginner level and use concepts such as pointers, references, and the Standard Template Library to add features like split-screen coop, immersive directional sound, and custom levels loaded from level-design files Get ready to go and build your own unique games! Who this book is for: ¿This book is perfect for you if any of the following describes you: You have no C++ programming knowledge whatsoever or need a beginner level refresher course, if you want to learn to build games or just use games as an engaging way to learn C++, if you have aspirations to publish a game one day, perhaps on Steam, or if you just want to have loads of fun and impress friends with your creations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beginning C++ Game Programming : Learn C++ from scratch and get started building your very own games
• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786466198
• ISBN 13: 9781786466198
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

Key Features

• This book offers a fun way to learn modern C++ programming while building exciting 2D games
• This beginner-friendly guide offers a fast-paced but engaging approach to game development
• Dive headfirst into building a wide variety of desktop games that gradually increase in complexity
• It is packed with many suggestions to expand your finished games that will make you think critically, technically, and creatively

Book Description

This book is all about offering you a fun introduction to the world of game programming and C++. It will begin by teaching you the programming basics such as variables, loops, and conditions using game-like mini apps.

We then move on to build actual working games. Throughout the course of the book, you will learn to build three different styles of games comprising a frantic two-button-tapper, a zombie survival/shooter, and a multiplayer platformer. While building these games, you will learn some more C++ programming concepts such as OOP and data storage/complexity. We'll end by creating a multiplayer shooter game and will also introduce you to some of the advanced capabilities of C++ such as networking and advanced OOP.

As the games gradually increase in complexity, you will explore some of the advanced capabilities of C++ as well as some exciting new game programming techniques.

What you will learn

• Get to know C++ from scratch while simultaneously learning about building games
• Make C++ game coding appear like it is something that any determined person can do
• Get a competent level knowledge of C++ programming.
• Build exciting games with a wide range of features
• Get ready to go and build your own unique games

About the Author

John Horton is a coding and gaming enthusiast based in the UK. He has a passion for writing apps, games, books, and blog articles about coding, especially for beginners.

He is the founder of Game Code School which is dedicated to helping complete beginners to get started with coding, using the language and platform that suits them best.

John sincerely believes that anyone can learn to code and that everybody has a game or an app inside their mind, but they just need to do enough work to bring it out.