Java 1.4 Game Programming 1st edition by Andrew Mulholland, Glen Murphy ISBN 1556229631 9781556229633

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ISBN 10:       1556229631
ISBN 13: 978-1556229633
Author:         Andrew Mulholland, Glen Murphy

Java 1.4 Game Programming 1st Table of contents:

1. Java 1.4 Fundamentals

   • Core Java Concepts for Game Development
   • Object-Oriented Programming in Java
   • Java 1.4 Features and Enhancements for Games

2. Graphics and User Interface

   • Working with Graphics in Java 1.4
   • Java 2D API for Game Development
   • Handling User Input and Event Management

3. Animating Game Objects

   • Techniques for Animating Game Elements
   • Using Timers and Threads for Animation
   • Managing Frame Rates and Updates

4. Game Loops and Timing

   • The Game Loop Structure
   • Frame Rate Management and Performance
   • Implementing Timing Mechanisms in Java

5. Handling Sound and Music

   • Using Java Sound API for Game Audio
   • Implementing Sound Effects and Background Music
   • Performance Considerations for Sound in Games

6. Collision Detection

   • Basics of Collision Detection Algorithms
   • Simple and Efficient Collision Detection Techniques
   • Handling Multiple Object Collisions

7. Game State Management

   • Managing Game States (Menus, Gameplay, etc.)
   • Using State Machines in Game Design
   • Transitioning Between States Smoothly

8. Artificial Intelligence in Games

   • Implementing Simple AI for NPCs
   • Pathfinding Algorithms (e.g., A* Algorithm)
   • Behavior Trees and Finite State Machines

9. Working with 2D and 3D Games

   • Developing 2D Games in Java 1.4
   • Introduction to 3D Game Programming with Java
   • Java 3D API and Game Development

10. Networking and Multiplayer Games

    • Basic Networking Concepts for Multiplayer Games
    • Using Java’s Networking API for Online Games
    • Synchronization and Data Exchange Between Players

11. Optimizing Game Performance

    • Performance Bottlenecks in Game Development
    • Memory Management and Garbage Collection
    • Optimizing Graphics and Game Logic

12. Game Design Considerations

    • Designing Engaging and Fun Games
    • Balancing Game Mechanics and Difficulty
    • Playtesting and Iterative Development

13. Debugging and Testing Games

    • Techniques for Debugging Java Games
    • Unit Testing and Game Logic Verification
    • Using Profiling Tools to Identify Issues

14. Packaging and Distributing Your Game

    • Preparing Your Game for Distribution
    • Packaging Java Games for Deployment
    • Using JAR Files and Applets in Java

15. Advanced Topics in Java Game Development

    • 3D Graphics and OpenGL with Java
    • Real-time Strategy Games and Complex Game Systems
    • Mobile Game Development with Java

16. Case Study: Building a Simple Game

    • Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Simple Game
    • Implementing Key Concepts and Techniques
    • Analyzing the Code and Design Decisions
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