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Discover the exciting world of game programming and 3D graphics creation using DirectX 10! "Beginning DirectX® 10 Game Progmramming" is an introductory guide to creating fantastic graphics, amazing creatures, and realistic worlds for games. Written specifically for the beginner programmer, the book uses step-by-step instructions to teach the basics of DirectX 10, introducing skills that can be applied to creating games for both PC and game console platforms. You’ll start by learning how to install the DirectX SDK and how to get your first application up and running. From there you’ll be introduced to the 2D and 3D graphics components of DirectX allowing you to draw animated sprites and create 3D objects. Put your new skills to the test with a final, hands-on project that shows how to bring together everything you’ve learned. If you have a basic knowledge of C++ and 3D math concepts then you are ready to learn how to program amazing 3D game graphics with "Beginning DirectX 10!"

About the Author
Wendy Jones has been involved in the computer industry for the past ten years. Holding positions such as Web developer, Windows programmer, UI Designer and Game programmer. She got her start in programming back at age 8 writing BASIC games on the Apple IIe. Through high school she taught herself C and moved onto C++ during college all the while using these languages as a means to create games that she wanted to play. Her love for games flurished over the years finally setting her as a game programmer at Atari allowing her to write games for others to enjoy. She¿s currently in the process of starting her own game company focusing on handheld gaming titles.