Learning C++ by Creating Games with UE4

Sherif, William

ISBN 10: 1784396575 / ISBN 13: 9781784396572

Published by Packt Publishing, 2015

About this Item

Print on Demand pp. 342.

Seller Inventory # 373597975

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning C++ by Creating Games with UE4
• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784396575
• ISBN 13: 9781784396572
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Learn C++ programming with a fun, real-world application that allows you to create your own games!

About This Book

• Be a top programmer by being able to visualize programming concepts; how data is saved in computer memory, and how a program flows
• Keep track of player inventory, create monsters, and keep those monsters at bay with basic spell casting by using your C++ programming skills within Unreal Engine 4
• Understand the C++ programming concepts to create your own games

Who This Book Is For

If you are really passionate about games and have always wanted to write your own, this book is perfect for you. It will help you get started with programming in C++ and explore the immense functionalities of UE4.

In Detail

Unreal Engine 4 is used to create top notch, exciting games by AAA studios, and learning to program in C++ needs some serious motivation.

Learning C++ by Creating Games With UE4 will start with the basics of C++: installing a code editor so you can begin to write C++ code. You will then learn how to write small, self-contained C++ programs that show you how to use the C++ language, without overwhelming you with too much code at the beginning. As we dig into more advanced C++ concepts, you will start to explore the functionality the UE4 engine has to offer. You will use the UE4 editor to create your own world, and then program in some seriously fun gameplay. By the end of this book, you should have a good grasp of how to program in C++.

About the Author

William Sherif

William Sherif is a C++ programmer with more than 8 years' programming experience. He has a wide range of experience in the programming world, from game programming to web programming. He has also worked as a university course instructor (sessional) for 7 years. He has released several apps on to the iTunes store, including strum and MARSHALL OF THE ELITE SQUADRON. In the past, he has won acclaim for delivering course material in an easy-to-understand manner.