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Jonathan S. Harbour

Autor(a) de Visual Basic Game Programming For Teens

31 Works 241 Membros 3 Críticas

About the Author

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 mostrar mais 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). mostrar menos

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Obras por Jonathan S. Harbour

Video Game Programming for Kids (2012) 15 exemplares
Beginning Game Programming (2006) 14 exemplares
Game Programming All in One (2006) 9 exemplares
Advanced 2D Game Development (2008) 8 exemplares

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Conhecimento Comum

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male

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Shows how to make web based computer game from start to finish. Does not include instruction for application based games.
 
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MadMattReader | Sep 11, 2022 |
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.… (mais)
 
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irishkitsune | Feb 1, 2008 |
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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irishkitsune | Feb 1, 2008 |

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Obras
31
Membros
241
Popularidade
#94,248
Avaliação
½ 3.3
Críticas
3
ISBN
60

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