Titel: Learning Java by Building Android Games: Explore Java Through Mobile Game Development
Verlag: Packt Publishing
Ver�ffentlichungsdatum: 2015
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 1784398853
ISBN-13: 9781784398859
Bindung: Trade Paperback
Ausgabe: First Edition
Zustand: As New
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: wraps

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Extend your game development skills while learning Java - follow this book and learn Java for Android to enter the world of Android games development with greater confidence

Key Features:

Acquaint yourself with Java and object-oriented programming, from zero previous experience
Build four cool games for your phone and tablet, from retro arcade-style games to memory and education games, and gain the knowledge to design and create your own games too
Walk through the fundamentals of building games and use that experience as a springboard to study advanced game development or just have fun

Book Description:

Android is the fastest growing operating system (OS) with one of the largest installed bases of any mobile OS. Android uses one of the most popular programming languages, Java, as the primary language for building apps of all types. So, you should first obtain a solid grasp of the Java language and its foundation APIs to improve the chances of succeeding as an Android app developer.

This book will show you how to get your Android development environment set up and you will soon have your first working game. The difficulty level grows steadily with the introduction of key Java topics such as loops, methods, and OOP. You'll then use them in the development of games. You will learn how to build a math test game, a Simon-like memory game, a retro pong-style game, and for the grand finale, a Snake-style, retro arcade game with real Google Play leaderboards and achievements. The book has a hands-on approach and is packed with screenshots.

What You Will Learn:

Set up an efficient, professional game development environment in Android Studio
Build your very own Android UI using easy to-use tools in Android Studio
Add real-time interaction with Java threads and implement locking/handling screen rotation, pixel graphics, clicks, animation, sound FX, and many other features in your games
Explore object-oriented programming (OOP) and design scalable, reliable, and well-written Java games or apps on almost any Android device
Build and deploy a graphical pong-style game using advanced OOP concepts
Explore APIs and implement advanced features such as online leaderboards and achievements using Google game services
Make your game compelling to be the next big hit on Google Play market with a content update strategy and in-game marketing

Who this book is for:

�ber die Autorin bzw. den Autor

John Horton is a programming and gaming enthusiast based in the UK. He has a passion for writing apps, games, books, and blog articles. He is the founder of Game Code School.

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