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9781598635119

Beginning Scripting Through Game Creation

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  • ISBN13:

    9781598635119

  • ISBN10:

    1598635115

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-01-25
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning Ptr
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Summary

"Beginning Scripting through Games" teaches introductory programming concepts using simple games as examples. The book covers the fundamental concepts of programming including functions, variables, objects, and events using JavaScript, ActionScript, Java, Python, and other programming languages. It also covers issues such as knowing the user/audience and working iteratively to produce a finished program. Each chapter begins with an overview of what will be covered and concludes with a summary and exercises so the reader can practice their new skills. Real-life examples and tips throughout the book help readers think about and apply what they are learning.

Table of Contents

Development Environment
Basics
Extending the Basic Language
Events and Event Handling and the Graphical User Interface
Variables and Datatypes
Functions and Parameters
Application State
Automating a Physical Application
Objects
Computed Animation
Ballistics Simulation
Discrete State Simulation
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