Book Details
- ISBN: 979-8310050976
- Published: February 10, 2025
- Categories: Books Computers & Technology Web Development & Design Programming JavaScript
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How To Write Retro Games: Web-Programming
About This Book
What is a game? Why do you play games? What happens when you play games? Do you feel excited? Frustrated? Challenged? Games are more than just entertainment - they are fundamental to how we learn and grow. From childhood to adulthood, games help us develop skills, test our limits, and engage with the world in ways that few other activities can. Not all games are created equal - different games teach us different things. Some sharpen our reflexes, others train our strategic thinking, and some immerse us in rich narratives that expand our imagination. But writing games can be just as rewarding and challenging as playing the game! When I ask my students in computer graphics to choose a project, many of them want to develop a video game. And why not? A well-designed game can be just as rigorous and complex as any 'serious' software project - if not more! The next question they ask is, 'How do I write a video game?' That's why I wrote this book - to provide a practical guide to game development, breaking it down into clear, approachable steps. Computer games are not just about interactive graphics; they are carefully crafted experiences that blend mechanics, design, and challenges together to keep players engaged. Fortunately, modern computers - and even mobile devices - are powerful enough so anyone can create their own games. With the right skills, knowledge, and patience, anyone can build something amazing. This book will help you develop those skills and expand your knowledge - the patience part is up to you. To make learning accessible and experimentation easy, I've chosen to write the examples in JavaScript using the HTML Canvas API. This allows you to run games directly in a web browser, making them easy to edit, test, and share. Don't underestimate what a web browser can do - it provides access to a vast range of built-in resources and makes rapid prototyping simple. The concepts you learn here can be built upon or adapted to other languages and platforms.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of Books topics
- Practical examples and real-world applications
- Clear explanations suitable for beginners and experts
- Latest trends and techniques in the field
- Exercises and challenges to test your knowledge
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What Readers Are Saying
Ava Young
Software Engineer
This comprehensive work by the author, provides an exceptional examination of programming. The depth of analysis is particularly impressive, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical applications that will benefit readers at all levels of expertise. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
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I completely agree with Ava Young's review. This book exceeded my expectations!
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William Rodriguez
Book Blogger
I couldn't put this book down! As someone who's been working with programming for years, I still learned so much from reading this book, clear explanations and real-world examples. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
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I completely agree with William Rodriguez's review. This book exceeded my expectations!
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Ava Rodriguez
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Clear, concise, and full of practical advice.
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Michael Brown
Education Specialist
This comprehensive work by the author, provides an exceptional examination of programming. The depth of analysis is particularly impressive, offering both theoretical frameworks and practical applications that will benefit readers at all levels of expertise. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering this subject.
Posted 24 days ago
James Young
Tech Journalist
This book changed how I think about programming. The author has a gift for making complex ideas feel simple and approachable. It's rare to find a technical book that's this enjoyable to read.
Posted 27 days ago