Making Games: With JavaScript - Softcover

Pitt, Christopher

 
9781484224922: Making Games: With JavaScript
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1484224922 ISBN 13: 9781484224922
Publisher: Apress, 2016

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Christopher Pitt is a developer and writer, working at SilverStripe. He usually works on application architecture, though sometimes you’ll find him building compilers or robots.

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Publisher
Apress
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1484224922
ISBN 13 
9781484224922
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
93