"Beginning C++ Through Game Programming, Third Edition" approaches learning C++ from the unique and fun perspective of games. Written for the beginning game developer or programmer, the book assumes no previous programming experience and each new skill and concept is taught using simple language and step-by-step instructions. Readers will complete small projects in each chapter to reinforce what they've learned and a final project at the end combines all of the major topics covered in the book. Featuring twenty five percent new material, this third edition covers all the latest technology and advances.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a practising engineer who needed to learn to write software to model physical systems and go on to develop a basic graphical user interface. I spent ages deliberating over what book to get. This book was GREAT at taking you through from absolute basics of C++ to some of the harder but very useful stuff to do with Classes, the dreaded pointers (gulp...) etc. It does not teach you how to do graphics, but having gone through the book carefully I was then able to learn to use a graphics library (I chose SDL, but could have tackled basic OpenGL) relatively easily, because I understood the underlying basics behind the language.
The author has a sense of humour which made it a digestible read. The book goes at a good pace for me, assumes no prior knowledge but doesn't dilly dally on the really easy stuff, then takes it steady on the more tricky bits. The example games included are very good, but I ended up inventing my own as it was more fun. I keep going back to this book for reference.
The author has a sense of humour which made it a digestible read. The book goes at a good pace for me, assumes no prior knowledge but doesn't dilly dally on the really easy stuff, then takes it steady on the more tricky bits. The example games included are very good, but I ended up inventing my own as it was more fun. I keep going back to this book for reference.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Antony
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i have found the book very useful as a starter for C++, as it is both short enough to not ramble on, yet detailed enough to explain each concept well. the delivery service was on time and the product was in perfect condition. no complaints
16 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By A. Smith
Format:Paperback
If you have a basic grasp of C++ then this book is perfect and fun.
If you are a complete novice with no prior programming experience then this is not the book for you. Like most "Beginners" books the first chapter or 2 is easy to follow then the pace picks up far too quickly and you get lost.
For the absolute beginner to C++ there is only 2 books to choose, Programming Principles and practise using C++ and C++ A Beginners guide.
If you are a complete novice with no prior programming experience then this is not the book for you. Like most "Beginners" books the first chapter or 2 is easy to follow then the pace picks up far too quickly and you get lost.
For the absolute beginner to C++ there is only 2 books to choose, Programming Principles and practise using C++ and C++ A Beginners guide.
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Great book!
This book assumes no prior C++ knowledge, it explains everything in an easy to understand way and holds your hand as you progress. Read more
Published 24 days ago by James
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A great book for beginners
It was exactly what I was looking for and I will be buying others in this group. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn C++.
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The best starting book
Are you interested in developing a simple game just for fun? Than this is your book! Michael will guide you through from the very basics till the basics of object oriented... Read more
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C++ made easy
If C++ programming can be made easy then this is the book that does exactly that. I bought this for my sons degree course but find I am borrowing it myself and following the... Read more
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Great Book for beginners!
This book is so easy to read and learn from. I have learnt so much! great book for beginners worth the money.
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