A computer, an internet connection, and the desire to learn how to code in C++ is all you need to get started with this book.

Get to grips with programming techniques and game development using C++ libraries and Visual Studio 2019Key Features* Learn game development and C++ with a fun, example-driven approach* Build clones of popular games such as Timberman, Zombie Survival Shooter, a co-op puzzle platformer, and Space Invaders* Discover tips to expand your finished games by thinking critically, technically, and creativelyBook DescriptionThe second edition of Beginning C++ Game Programming is updated and improved to include the latest features of Visual Studio 2019, SFML, and modern C++ programming techniques. With this book, you’ll get a fun introduction to game programming by building five fully playable games of increasing complexity. You’ll learn to build clones of popular games such as Timberman, Pong, a Zombie survival shooter, a coop puzzle platformer and Space Invaders.The book starts by covering the basics of programming. You’ll study key C++ topics, such as object-oriented programming (OOP) and C++ pointers, and get acquainted with the Standard Template Library (STL). The book helps you learn about collision detection techniques and game physics by building a Pong game. As you build games, you’ll also learn exciting game programming concepts such as particle effects, directional sound (spatialization), OpenGL programmable shaders, spawning objects, and much more. Finally, you’ll explore game design patterns to enhance your C++ game programming skills.By the end of the book, you’ll have gained the knowledge you need to build your own games with exciting features from scratchWhat you will learn* Set up your game development project in Visual Studio 2019 and explore C++ libraries such as SFML* Explore C++ OOP by building a Pong game* Understand core game concepts such as game animation, game physics, collision detection, scorekeeping, and game sound* Use classes, inheritance, and references to spawn and control thousands of enemies and shoot rapid-fire machine guns* Add advanced features to your game using pointers, references, and the STL* Scale and reuse your game code by learning modern game programming design patternsWho this book is forThis book is perfect for you if you have no C++ programming knowledge, you need a beginner-level refresher course, or you want to learn how to build games or just use games as an engaging way to learn C++. Whether you aspire to publish a game (perhaps on Steam) or just want to impress friends with your creations, you’ll find this book useful.

...it looks like I finally found the book I've been searching for the last couple of months. - Joseph Walrave Beginning C# Objects: From Concepts to Code is a comprehensive yet approachable guide for anyone interested in learning the C# language, beginning with the basics. To begin, this book addresses the two fundamental concepts that programmers must grasp in order to write...(展开全部)

Updated with the changes to C#, Beginning C# 2008 Objects: From Concepts to Code introduces complete beginners to C# coding practice with a solid methodological foundation written by two critically--acclaimed experts in the field, already authors of the best--selling Beginning C# Objects. By building from first principles in object--oriented terminology, then advancing through ...(展开全部)

Projects like Angular and React are rapidly changing how development teams build and deploy web applications to production. In this book, you’ll learn the basics you need to get up and running with React and tackle real-world projects and challenges. It includes helpful guidance on how to consider key user requirements within the development process, and also shows you how to work with advanced concepts such as state management, data-binding, routing, and the popular component markup that is JSX. As you complete the included examples, you’ll find yourself well-equipped to move onto a real-world personal or professional frontend project.

Mert Caliskan是一位荣膺Oracle Java Champion头衔的首席架构师，目前居住在土耳其安卡拉。Mert投身于软件开发领域的时间已有十多年，重点研究企业级Web应用程序的架构设计。 Kenan Sevindik是一位Sun认证的Java J2EE业务和Web组件开发人员，从事Java开发的时间已超过15年。Kenan拥有丰富的主流企业级Java框架经验，经常在技术会议上发表有关各种Java概念的演讲。

《Beginning C# 2008 Objects中文版:概念到代码(第2版)》将介绍对象的概念以及如何构造C#应用程序，程序员只有了解这两个主题后才可以编写专业级的面向对象的C#应用程序，才可以最有效地利用C#面向对象的特性。《Beginning C# 2008 Objects中文版:概念到代码(第2版)》将引导读者逐步完成案例研究，并且详细说明项目需求如何逐步演变为UML对象模型以及对象模型如何逐步演变为功能完整的C#应用程序。

Praise for Sylvia Brody's The Component Instincts Freud reminded us that theory was good but did not prevent reality from happening. Sylvia Brody once more advances analytic understanding by maintaining relentless discipline in studying lives as they actually unfold. This new rich and readable account of several lives studied across decades exposes and explores essential aspect...(展开全部)

Beginning Linux Programming, Fourth Edition continues its unique approach to teaching UNIX programming in a simple and structured way on the Linux platform. Through the use of detailed and realistic examples, students learn by doing, and are able to move from being a Linux beginner to creating custom applications in Linux. The book introduces fundamental concepts beginning with...(展开全部)

Lua offers a wide range of features that you can use to support and enhance your applications. With this book as your guide, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of programming with this powerful language. The authors present the fundamentals of programming, explain standard Lua functions, and explain how to take advantage of free Lua community resources. Complet...(展开全部)