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C++ Game Development Primer

by Bruce Sutherland

November 2014

Intermediate to advanced

96 pages

1h 42m

English

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Static MemoryThe C++ Stack Memory ModelWorking with Heap MemoryWriting a Basic Single Threaded Memory AllocatorSummary

Using the Factory Patternin GamesDecoupling with the Observer PatternEasily Adding New Functionality with the Visitor PatternSummary
What Is Serialization?The Serialization ManagerSaving and Loading Text AdventureSummary
Running Text Adventure in Its Own ThreadSharing Data Between Threads Using MutexesUsing Futures and PromisesSummary
Ensuring Types are the Same Size on Multiple PlatformsUsing the Preprocessor to Determine Target PlatformSummary
An Overview of Text AdventureSummary

Overview

C++ is the language behind most of today's computer games. This 96-page C++ Game Development Primer takes you through the accelerated process of writing games for otherwise experienced C++ programmers. After reading this book, you'll have the fundamental know-how to become a successful and profitable game applications developer in today's increasingly competitive indie game marketplace.

For those looking for a quick introduction to C++ game development and who have good skills in C++, this will get you off to a fast start. C++ Game Development Primer is based on Learn C++ for Game Development by the same author, giving you the essentials to get started in game programming without the unnecessary introduction to C++.