Beginning C++ Through Game Programming

Level(s): Flesch-Kincaid

Author : Michael Dawson

9781435457423

352 Pages Paperback

3rd Edition | Previous Editions: 2007, 2004

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BEGINNING C++ THROUGH GAME PROGRAMMING, THIRD EDITION approaches learning C++ from the unique and fun perspective of games. Written for the beginning game development or programming student, the book assumes no previous programming experience and each new skill and concept is taught using simple lan... more

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Features 25% new material with coverage of all the latest technology.

Approaches learning C++ from a unique and fun perspective.

Features helpful questions, extensive end-of-chapter exercises, and web downloads to reinforce self-practice and learning.

New to this Edition

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

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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