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Beginning C ++ Through Game Programming, Second Edition
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by Michael Dawson
Sales Rank: 42383
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Discount: 34 %
List Price: $29.99
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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 2 edition December 28, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1598633600
ISBN-13: 978-1598633603
Product Dimensions:
9 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
Book Description
What is it that sets games apart from other forms of entertainment, keeping players coming back for more? Interactivity. The ability to control the outcome. Programming is an integral part of that interactivity, and C++ is a vital skill in programming for games. Beginning C++ through Game Programming, Second Edition will provide you with the core skills you need to begin programming with C++ specifically as it relates to games. You'll reinforce each new skill by creating small games along the way, and you'll put these skills to the test with one ambitious game project at the end. By the time you finish, you'll have a solid foundation in the programming language of the professionals!
About The Author
Mike Dawson has worked as a programmer and a computer game designer. He earned his bachelor¿s degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and currently teaches game programming at UCLA Extension and The Digital Media Academy at Stanford. In addition to Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, he is also the author of Beginning C++ Through Game Programming.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This review is from: Beginning C++ Game Programming (Game Development Series) (Paperback)
I am not going to bash the book. I haven't read enough to make that kind of judgement (I don't think I intend to read much more). I have glanced over the material, and let me warn anyone planning on buying this book: This book is for the absolute beginner to programming, not game programming, programming in general. The most complicated program outputs to the console. So don't expect to develop any windowed applciations or anything practical. In summary, this is a book that teaches C++ that orients the examples towards elementary text-based games. If you are like me, trying to get a niche in 3D game programming and already have programming experience, buy something else. If you are absolutely beginning, this book could introduce you to programming, but I would recommend a book specifically geared toward teaching C++. I find Premier books to be riddled with careless mistakes, so it is best to buy a book from a publisher like Addison Wesley, Wiley, Pearson, Wrox or O'rielly. This way you will be formally introduced to a language like C++ and you can learn about genuine game programming from the perspective of a experienced programmer. I recommend baby steps - learn the language first, then games. I hope this is helpful. Just looking out for other weathered programmers like myself.
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