Focus On SDL 1st Edition by Ernest Pazera, Andre LaMothe ISBN 1592000304 9781592000302

This book will provide a perfect alternative to those who dislike DirectX or want to learn to program games using a different API. It’s a perfect resource for programming games with SDL.

Focus On SDL 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to SDL

• What is SDL and Why Use It?
• Overview of SDL Features and Capabilities
• Setting Up the SDL Development Environment
• First Steps: Writing Your First SDL Program
• SDL vs. Other Game Libraries

Chapter 2: SDL Basics and Core Concepts

• Understanding SDL_Window and SDL_Renderer
• Basic SDL Event Handling
• Working with the SDL Event Loop
• SDL_Surface vs. SDL_Texture
• Setting Up a Basic Game Loop with SDL

Chapter 3: Handling Input with SDL

• Managing Keyboard Input
• Mouse Event Handling
• Joystick and Gamepad Support
• Creating Custom Input Mapping Systems
• Polling vs. Event-Driven Input Handling

Chapter 4: Graphics and Rendering with SDL

• Understanding the SDL Rendering Pipeline
• Working with Pixels: SDL_Surface vs. SDL_Texture
• Drawing Basic 2D Graphics (Lines, Shapes, and Points)
• Blitting and Rendering Textures
• Managing Animation in SDL
• Implementing Double Buffering for Smooth Rendering

Chapter 5: Working with Fonts and Text

• Rendering Text in SDL Using TTF Fonts
• Handling Text Layout and Alignment
• Dynamic Font Scaling and Formatting
• Implementing Multi-line Text Rendering
• Optimizing Text Rendering Performance

Chapter 6: Audio Programming with SDL

• Introduction to SDL_Mixer for Audio
• Playing Sound Effects and Music
• Managing Volume and Sound Channels
• Implementing Background Music with Looping
• Working with Different Audio Formats
• Sound Effects Synchronization with Game Events

Chapter 7: SDL and Game Physics

• Implementing Basic Physics in SDL
• Handling Gravity and Collision Detection
• Understanding Rigid Body Physics and Movement
• Using AABB (Axis-Aligned Bounding Box) for Collision Detection
• Implementing Simple Particle Systems

Chapter 8: SDL and Game Objects

• Structuring Game Objects Using SDL
• Managing Game Entities and Components
• Handling Object Lifecycle (Creation, Updating, Destruction)
• Grouping Objects for Efficient Management
• Designing a Simple Object-Oriented Architecture for SDL Games

Chapter 9: Advanced SDL Rendering Techniques

• Implementing Scrolling Backgrounds
• Using Layered Rendering and Parallax Effects
• Optimizing Rendering with SDL_RenderCopyEx for Rotation and Scaling
• Implementing 3D Graphics with SDL (Using OpenGL or Direct3D)
• Rendering 2D Sprites and Handling Multiple Layers

Chapter 10: Performance Optimization in SDL

• Analyzing and Profiling SDL Performance
• Optimizing Memory Usage and Resource Management
• Improving Frame Rates Using Frame Limiting
• Effective Asset Loading and Unloading Strategies
• Minimizing Input Lag and Frame Drops

Chapter 11: SDL and Multithreading

• Introduction to Multithreading with SDL
• Setting Up SDL Threads and Synchronization
• Managing Concurrent Tasks in a Game Loop
• Using SDL for Background Tasks and Asynchronous Loading
• Thread Safety in SDL Applications

Chapter 12: Networking with SDL

• Introduction to SDL_net for Networking
• Setting Up Basic Client-Server Communication
• Handling Networked Events and Messages
• Synchronizing Game State Across Clients
• Optimizing Network Traffic for Multiplayer Games

Chapter 13: Creating a Simple Game with SDL

• Design and Planning for a 2D Game Project
• Setting Up the Game World and Assets
• Managing Game States (Menu, Gameplay, Pause, etc.)
• Implementing Game Logic and Interactivity
• Polishing the Game and Debugging Common Issues

Chapter 14: Packaging and Distribution

• Building Executables for Different Platforms
• Packaging SDL Applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Creating Installers for SDL Games
• Handling Platform-Specific Issues and Compatibility
• Publishing Your SDL Game Online

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