C++ Projects: Programming with Text-Based Games [Paperback]

Michael Dawson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1423902270 | ISBN-13: 978-1423902270 | Publication Date: February 10, 2009 | Edition: 1

C++ Projects: Programming with Text-Based Games is a short text that offers fun C++ game programming examples, with detailed explanations, as a way to explore standard C++ programming topics. Each chapter focuses on one or two topics and presents a single game program that shows the topics in action. The book is designed to be paired with any popular primary C++ text.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I'm already getting enthusiastic about adding this book to our beginning C++ course. I am also happy to see that the code examples and solutions work without issues in Visual Studio 2008 and in Visual Studio 2008. (Peter van der Goes, Rose State College)

Chapters 1 and 2 are well written, the style is crisp, readable, and motivating. I enjoyed reading it and I find this to be a motivating no-nonsense approach to C++ in game programming. (Mike Michaelson, Palomar College)

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology; 1 edition (February 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423902270
• ISBN-13: 978-1423902270
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #880,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Dawson has worked as both a programmer and a computer game designer and producer. In addition to real world game industry experience, Mike earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Currently, he teaches game programming in the Game Production Department of the Los Angeles Film School. Mike has also taught game programming to students through UCLA Extension and The Digital Media Academy at Stanford. He's the author of three other books: Beginning C++ through Game Programming, Guide to Programming with Python, and C++

Projects: Programming with Text-Based Games. You can visit his website at www.programgames.com to learn more or to get support for any of his books.