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Is there a such book on Game Programming that shows how to efficiently create code, how to organize, use threads properly, etc.? I won't mind of it uses *sighs* Windows and DirectX for examples (even though I am aiming for cross-platform capability). I can see how it works from their examples, and create my own way.
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Re: Guide book on game programming
Posted 30 October 2011 - 04:10 AM
Not particularly. You will see a lot of 'game engine design and development' books on Amazon which I am surprised you haven't mentioned.
Are they good? I couldn't tell you because I've never used them and am skeptical of their worth. For example, the overall design of a game engine relies heavily on several factors:
1. The language(s) used.
2. The tools and SDKS or APIs used (sometimes termed 'middleware').
3. The features of the engine.
As I'm sure you are aware game engines differ vastly from title to title, so a book can only guide you through developing one simple game - which is pretty much what they do!
At some point you will be on your own developing your own game engine.
Are they good? I couldn't tell you because I've never used them and am skeptical of their worth. For example, the overall design of a game engine relies heavily on several factors:
1. The language(s) used.
2. The tools and SDKS or APIs used (sometimes termed 'middleware').
3. The features of the engine.
As I'm sure you are aware game engines differ vastly from title to title, so a book can only guide you through developing one simple game - which is pretty much what they do!
At some point you will be on your own developing your own game engine.
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Re: Guide book on game programming
Posted 30 October 2011 - 06:59 AM
This is actually a good read: http://www.amazon.co...y/dp/1568814135
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Re: Guide book on game programming
Posted 31 October 2011 - 11:39 PM
Some books I enjoy:
Free: The Python Game Book
Semi-free: Kill Game Programming in Java
Not-free: Game Development in Python
Free: The Python Game Book
Semi-free: Kill Game Programming in Java
Not-free: Game Development in Python
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