Introduction to Game Programming with C 1st Edition by Alan Thorn ISBN 1598220322 9781598220322

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ISBN 10: 1598220322
ISBN 13: 9781598220322
Author: Alan Thorn

Introduction to Game Programming with C 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part I: Getting Started with C Programming

1. Introduction to Game Programming

   • What is Game Programming?
   • Game Programming Career Pathways
   • Overview of Game Development Life Cycle
   • Essential Tools and Software for Game Programming

2. Setting Up the Development Environment

   • Installing C Compilers and IDEs
   • Configuring the Development Environment
   • Introduction to Debugging and Error Handling
   • Writing and Running Your First C Program

3. Basic Concepts in C Programming

   • Data Types, Variables, and Constants
   • Operators and Expressions
   • Control Structures: if, else, loops
   • Functions and Modular Programming
   • Arrays and Strings

Part II: Game Development Basics

4. Introduction to Game Loops

   • Understanding the Game Loop Concept
   • Creating a Basic Game Loop in C
   • Updating and Rendering Game Objects
   • Frame Rate and Timing Considerations

5. Handling User Input

   • Keyboard Input Handling
   • Mouse Input Handling
   • Gamepad Input (Basic Introduction)
   • Managing Multiple Input Sources

6. 2D Graphics Basics

   • Drawing on the Screen Using Graphics Libraries
   • Introduction to SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer)
   • Basic Shape Rendering: Rectangles, Circles, and Lines
   • Creating Simple Visual Effects

Part III: Game Mechanics and Interactivity

7. Managing Game Objects

   • Understanding Game Entities and Objects
   • Implementing Game Object Classes and Structures
   • Collision Detection Basics
   • Moving Objects and Handling Physics

8. Game States and Transitions

   • Concept of Game States (Main Menu, Gameplay, Pause)
   • Managing State Transitions with State Machines
   • Implementing Basic State Transitions in C

9. Implementing a Simple 2D Game

   • Designing a Simple 2D Game (e.g., Pong or Breakout)
   • Structuring the Game Code
   • Handling User Input, Graphics, and Collision Detection
   • Game Logic and Scoring System

Part IV: Advanced Topics in Game Programming

10. Sound and Music Integration

• Introduction to Audio Libraries (e.g., SDL_mixer)
• Playing Sound Effects and Background Music
• Managing Multiple Audio Tracks in a Game

11. Working with Animation

• Basics of Animation in Games
• Creating Animated Sprites
• Managing Sprite Sheets and Frame-Based Animation
• Animating Game Characters and Objects

12. Basic Artificial Intelligence for Games

• Introduction to AI Concepts in Games
• Pathfinding Algorithms (e.g., A*)
• Simple AI Techniques for Non-Player Characters (NPCs)
• Decision Trees and Finite State Machines for NPC Behavior

Part V: Putting It All Together

13. Building a Complete Game

• Designing and Implementing a Complete Game Project
• Managing Resources (Images, Sounds, Levels)
• Game Testing and Debugging Techniques
• Optimizing Game Performance

14. Publishing and Distribution

• Preparing Your Game for Release
• Compiling and Packaging the Game for Distribution
• Basic Game Distribution Channels (e.g., Steam, itch.io)
• Game Maintenance and Updates

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