Making Games: With Javascript

Pitt, Christopher

ISBN 10: 1484224922 / ISBN 13: 9781484224922

Published by Apress, 2016

About this Item

93 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Games: With Javascript
• Publisher: Apress
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1484224922
• ISBN 13: 9781484224922
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.15 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Develop games using the JavaScript web scripting language. This compact short book will help you learn how to use modern JavaScript to make games for web browsers. They’re effortless to use and they work everywhere. If you’ve ever wanted to make a game, join author Christopher Pitt. You’ll start with nothing and build fun games, in no time at all.

What You'll Learn

• Make a game using JavaScript
• Master the game loop
• Handle player input, collision detection, gravity, ladders, and stairs
• Work with camera locking, mobs, and health
• Manage game inventory
• Handle mapping and more

Who This Book Is For

Those who are new to game development with some experience with JavaScript and web development.

About the Author

Christopher Pitt is a developer and writer, working at SilverStripe. He usually works on application architecture, though sometimes you’ll find him building compilers or robots.