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Looking for an inexpensive way to learn the fundamentals of game programming? Look no further! DarkBASIC Programming for the Absolute Beginner will provide you with a fun, gentle learning curve for learning DarkBASIC-- no prior programming experience required! DarkBASIC is an inexpensive programming language that supports the development of desktop applications, but is especially useful for game creation. DarkBASIC Programming for the Absolute Beginner will touch on all aspects of DarkBASIC's capabilities, but emphasis is placed on using it in game development. A different programming concept is taught in every chapter walking you through the creation of a simple game to illustrate the concept. This "learn by doing" approach not only provides a sense of accomplishment, but it's also a fun way to learn. By the end of the book, you'll have a fundamental understanding of programming in DarkBASIC and an excellent foundation of knowledge for future forays into the exciting worlds of game development and computer programming.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's a good book. I haven't finished it yet. It teaches you step by step programming in DarkBasic. .
I'd like to add though that some of the source code in the book (including the source code on the book's companion website) is wrong and the games won't run properly. That's very frustrating
I'd like to add though that some of the source code in the book (including the source code on the book's companion website) is wrong and the games won't run properly. That's very frustrating
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Excellent, just what the absolute beginner needs!
22 Sep 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had never programmed before, and didnt want to spend years learning C++.
Just wanted to do some basic programming with some satisfying visual effects.
For that this book, and darkbasic, is perfect.
Its basically a complete walk through for DBPro, teaching all the necessary functions (which is generic to all computer programming BTW, so if you move on to C or something else down the track this isnt wasted time at all). It uses simple games as examples. You can work through the book comfortable in a couple of months. And can easily make you own games after that.
It doesnt deal with 3D very well, which i initially thought was a huge negative. But actually its the background programming that is taught in this book that is really important - the 3D stuff is really simply and after working through this book you can figure out the rest for your self. Indeed the book leaves you at a compliant level where you no longer need books or tutorials to continue working with DBPro.
I recommended this to anyone starting off with DBPro, its much cheaper than the other books and they cant have anything this doesnt, it covers everything you need.
Just wanted to do some basic programming with some satisfying visual effects.
For that this book, and darkbasic, is perfect.
Its basically a complete walk through for DBPro, teaching all the necessary functions (which is generic to all computer programming BTW, so if you move on to C or something else down the track this isnt wasted time at all). It uses simple games as examples. You can work through the book comfortable in a couple of months. And can easily make you own games after that.
It doesnt deal with 3D very well, which i initially thought was a huge negative. But actually its the background programming that is taught in this book that is really important - the 3D stuff is really simply and after working through this book you can figure out the rest for your self. Indeed the book leaves you at a compliant level where you no longer need books or tutorials to continue working with DBPro.
I recommended this to anyone starting off with DBPro, its much cheaper than the other books and they cant have anything this doesnt, it covers everything you need.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Book! DarkBASIC Pro
28 Jun 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
For starters if you have purchased this book, and are highly upset that it concentrates on DarkBASIC Pro have no fear. DarkBASIC Pro is now free, but you can purchase a license.
Onto the Book.
This book concentrates on 2D rather then 3D
This book's last chapters contain a small portion of 3D.
I bought this book as sort of just a reminder of how DarkBASIC Pro works. I was away from it for a while, and got back into creating games. This book and the author is a genius. All the code is very easy to follow, he gives examples of everything you are doing. So there is none of that "dont worry about that code" he explains it all. After the reading of this book I was able to create the game "deal or no deal". This book is that good. I used no other references.
The author writes everything to where you can understand it and will have no problem at all knowing how and why every line of code works the way it does.
Biggest reason why I love this book, and call myself a fan of this author is simple. You get right to the point of why you purchased this book (creating games). There is no, "this is an rts game, this is an fps game, this is a adventure game". NO..We go right into the reason you purchased the book, learning a bit about DarkBASIC and then jumping into creating small games, to include Pong. If you want to learn DarkBASIC Pro, this is it. This book is how authors should write game development books. Take Note:
Onto the Book.
This book concentrates on 2D rather then 3D
This book's last chapters contain a small portion of 3D.
I bought this book as sort of just a reminder of how DarkBASIC Pro works. I was away from it for a while, and got back into creating games. This book and the author is a genius. All the code is very easy to follow, he gives examples of everything you are doing. So there is none of that "dont worry about that code" he explains it all. After the reading of this book I was able to create the game "deal or no deal". This book is that good. I used no other references.
The author writes everything to where you can understand it and will have no problem at all knowing how and why every line of code works the way it does.
Biggest reason why I love this book, and call myself a fan of this author is simple. You get right to the point of why you purchased this book (creating games). There is no, "this is an rts game, this is an fps game, this is a adventure game". NO..We go right into the reason you purchased the book, learning a bit about DarkBASIC and then jumping into creating small games, to include Pong. If you want to learn DarkBASIC Pro, this is it. This book is how authors should write game development books. Take Note:
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great beginner's guide to programming
29 Aug 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book does an excellent job of teaching the fundamental aspects of programming using DarkBASIC.
I am using it to teach my younger brothers how to program games and they are enjoying the book as well.
As the title suggests, this is a book for beginners, anyone already familiar with programming will be able to glaze over at least half of the book and solely use the multimedia chapters of the book.
The only down side to the book is that it is a little dated, while the coding examples are fine, the chapters on the editor itself is completely inaccurate since the it has been enhanced over the past couple of years.
Overall this book is a great buy for anyone interested in learning to program, especially if they are interested in game development.
I am using it to teach my younger brothers how to program games and they are enjoying the book as well.
As the title suggests, this is a book for beginners, anyone already familiar with programming will be able to glaze over at least half of the book and solely use the multimedia chapters of the book.
The only down side to the book is that it is a little dated, while the coding examples are fine, the chapters on the editor itself is completely inaccurate since the it has been enhanced over the past couple of years.
Overall this book is a great buy for anyone interested in learning to program, especially if they are interested in game development.
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