Jonathan S. Harbour
Autore di Visual Basic Game Programming For Teens
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Jonathan Harbour is a writer and instructor whose love for computers and video games dates back to the Commodore PET and Atari 2600 era. He has a Master's in Information Systems Management. His portfolio site at http://www.jharbour.com includes a discussion forum. He also authored Sams Teach mostra altro Yourself Windows Phone 7 Game Programming in 24 Hours. His love of science fiction led to the remake of a beloved classic video game with some friends, resulting in Starflight-The Lost Colony (http://www.starflightgame.com). mostra meno
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Beginning Java game programming di Jonathan S. Harbour
Shows how to make web based computer game from start to finish. Does not include instruction for application based games.
After reading Harbour's edition of Game Programming All in One, I was a little disappointed by this book. He takes a similar approach of an evolutionary example, taking a single game from simple vectors to a full-blown 2D game. The part I was struggling with is that in a lot of places his programming style seems very un-Java, like he's trying to force Java to work like C rather than embracing the platform. If you're a beginner, this'll be a good book, but if you're already strong in Java or some similar programming language, I would recommend Developing Games in Java instead.… (altro)
This was a fun book for learning the basics of 2D game development. Harbour uses C and the popular Allegro library to take a basic game called "Tank War" from a single-person vector demo to a two-player fully bitmapped game with sound and joystick support. If you're looking to start out in game development, I really recommend beginning here. Programming experience isn't required but is most likely helpful.
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