Overview
A unique compact short book on making games with the JavaScript programming language
Shows readers how to quickly build games from scratch for web browsers
Author is an experienced web developer and programmer
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About this book
Develop games using the JavaScript web scripting language. This compact short book will help you learn how to use modern JavaScript to make games for web browsers. They’re effortless to use and they work everywhere. If you’ve ever wanted to make a game, join author Christopher Pitt. You’ll start with nothing and build fun games, in no time at all.
What You'll Learn
- Make a game using JavaScript
- Master the game loop
- Handle player input, collision detection, gravity, ladders, and stairs
- Work with camera locking, mobs, and health
- Manage game inventory
- Handle mapping and more
Who This Book Is For
Those who are new to game development with some experience with JavaScript and web development.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Making Games
Book Subtitle: With JavaScript
Authors: Christopher Pitt
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-2493-9
Publisher: Apress Berkeley, CA
eBook Packages: Professional and Applied Computing, Professional and Applied Computing (R0), Apress Access Books
Copyright Information: Christopher Pitt 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4842-2492-2Published: 14 December 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4842-2493-9Published: 14 December 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 82
Number of Illustrations: 12 illustrations in colour
Topics: Game Development, Web Development