Beginning C++ Through Game Programming

Author : Michael Dawson

9781305109919

352 Pages Paperback

4th Edition | Previous Editions: 2011, 2007, 2004

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When it comes to game programming, C++ is the name of the game. If you aspire to move from game player to game creator, it all starts with learning the fundamentals of C++ and game-programming basics. With BEGINNING C++ THROUGH GAME PROGRAMMING, FOURTH EDITION, you will find an up-to-date and thorou... more

Features

Written for the beginner, this book assumes no previous programming experience.

Includes projects to emphasize what has been learned.

Comes complete with Q&As, extensive end-of-chapter exercises, and web downloads to reinforce self-practice and learning.

New to this Edition

This edition brings full updates and approximately 25% new material.

Text and programs have been updated to work with the new Microsoft Visual Studio.

Author

Michael Dawson

Michael Dawson has worked as both a programmer and a computer game designer and producer. In addition to real-world game industry experience, Dawson earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. He currently teaches game programming and design to students of all ages through UCLA Extension courses and private lessons. Visit his Web site at www.programgames.com to learn more or to get support for any of his books.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.
1. Types, Variables, and Standard I/O: Lost Fortune.
2. Truth, Branching, and the Game Loop.
3. For Loops, Strings, and Arrays: Word Jumble.
4. The Standard Template Library: Hangman.
5. Functions: Mad Lib.
6. References: Tic-Tac-Toe.
7. Pointers: Tic-Tac-Toe 2.0 .
8. Classes: Critter Caretaker.
9. Advanced Classes and Dynamic Memory.
10. Inheritance and Polymorphism: Blackjack.
Appendix A: Creating Your First C++ Program.
Appendix B: Operator Precedence.
Appendix C: Keywords.
Appendix D: ASCII Chart.
Appendix E: Escape Sequences.
Index.

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