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Unity Certified Programmer Exam Guide - Second Edition

Name: Unity Certified Programmer Exam Guide - Second Edition
Author: Philip Walker
ISBN: 9781803246215

by Philip Walker

May 2022

Intermediate to advanced

766 pages

16h 11m

English

Packt Publishing

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Unity Certified Programmer Exam Guide Second Edition
ContributorsAbout the authorAbout the reviewers
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookSystem requirementsDownload the example code filesCode in ActionDownload the color imagesConventions usedGet in touchShare Your Thoughts
Chapter 1: Setting Up and Structuring Our Project
The core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsThe six core objectivesProgramming core interactionsWorking in the art pipelineDeveloping application systemsProgramming for the scene and environment designOptimizing performance and platformsWorking in professional software development teamsOverview of design patternsBuilderSingletonAbstract FactoryPrototype Object PoolDependency InjectionThe SOLID principlesSingle responsibility principleOpen/closed principleLiskov substitution principleInterface segregation principleDependency inversion principleDesigning the Killer Wave gameGame design briefThe Killer Wave game frameworkFrameworkSetting up UnityStarting our project through Unity HubThe dashboardSummary
Chapter 2: Adding and Manipulating Objects
Core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsSetting up our Unity projectCreating prefabsAdding Rigidbody components and fixing game objectsSaving and publishing our workUnity Editor LayoutSetting up our lightIntroducing our interface – IActorTemplateIntroducing our ScriptableObject – SOActorModelCreating a PlayerSpawner ScriptableObject assetCreating an EnemySpawner ScriptableObject assetCreating a PlayerBullet ScriptableObject AssetSetting up our Player, PlayerSpawner, and PlayerBullet scriptsSetting up our PlayerSpawner scriptSetting up our Input ManagerSetting up our Player scriptSetting up our PlayerBullet scriptPlanning and creating our enemySetting up our EnemySpawner and Enemy scriptsAdding our script to the EnemySpawner game objectSetting up our enemy scriptSummary
Chapter 3: Managing Scripts and Taking a Mock Test
The core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsAdding a Singleton design patternAdding the ResetScene() methodAdding the GameOver() methodAdding the BeginGame() methodCreating lives for the playerScoring enemy hitsPreparing the code for the ScoreManager scriptSetting up our ScoreManager scriptCreating sounds for the player's bulletsSummaryMock test
Chapter 4: Applying Art, Animation, and Particles
The core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsAdding visuals to the player's ship prefabCreating a material for our player's ship prefabApplying maps to our PlayerShip materialAdding neon lights to our PlayerShip prefabAdding particles to our PlayerShip prefabCreating a Particle EffectSetting up the Emission section of our particle systemSetting up the Shape section of our particle systemSetting up the Force over Lifetime section of our particle systemSetting up the Renderer section of our particle systemSetting up the Texture Sheet Animation section of our particle systemImporting and animating the backgroundAdding an Animator ControllerCreating states in the Animator ControllerAnimationAnimating our three-dimensional enemiesSummary
Chapter 5: Creating a Shop Scene for Our Game
The core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsIntroducing our shop scriptsImporting and calibrating our sprite game objectDisplaying credit on our itemText game objectProject file diagnosis when making SelectionQuadCustomizing our shop selectionCreating selection templatesCustomizing our player ship's upgrade selectionSelecting game objects with raycastsAdding information to our description panelSummary
Chapter 6: Purchasing In-Game Items and Advertisements
The core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsBuying upgrades for our player's shipUpdating visual representations of our player's shipPreparing our player's ship to be used in the gameBuying items, watching adverts, and preparing to start a gameSetting up the BUY? buttonSetting up the START buttonSetting up the WATCH AD buttonExtending the PlayerSpawner scriptSummary
Chapter 7: Creating a Game Loop and Mock Test
Core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsTransitioning our player shipAdding variables to our PlayerTransition scriptAdding methods/functions to our PlayerTransition scriptAdding if statement checksAdding content to the PlayerMovement methodMoving the player ship out of the screenExpanding our ScenesManager script Adding a game level timerBeginning, resetting, and skipping levelsPreparing to loop our gameSetting up the bootUp sceneSetting up the title and gameOver scenesDemonstrating that the game loop is completeSummaryMock test
Chapter 8: Adding Custom Fonts and UI
Core exam skills being covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsIntroducing the Canvas and UIApplying text and images to our scenesImproving our title sceneDuplicating our game objectsPreparing to animate UI game objectsAnimating our UI level titleSummary

Chapter 9: Creating a 2D Shop Interface and In-Game HUD
Core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsSetting up our HUDDisplaying the player's livesDisplaying the player's scoreCreating a mini-mapMaking our shop scene support alternative screen ratiosUpgrading our shop selectionApplying and modifying our shop scriptReviewing the button's resultsSummary
Chapter 10: Pausing the Game, Altering Sound, and a Mock Test
Core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsApplying and adjusting level musicUpdating our GameManager prefabPreparing states for our game musicImplementing our game's music statesUsing StartCoroutine with our music statesCreating a pause screenAdding a volume UI slider to the Pause screenAdding a game pause buttonCreating our PauseComponent script PauseScreen basic setup and PauseButton functionality Resuming or quitting the game from the pause screenPausing the player and enemiesSummaryMock test
Chapter 11: Storing Data and Audio Mixer
Core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsUsing the Audio MixerAttaching the Audio Mixer to UI slidersStoring dataPlayerPrefs and volume settingsJSON and storing game statsAdding JSON variablesSummary
Chapter 12: NavMesh, Timeline, and a Mock Test
The core exam skills covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsPreparing the final sceneDeveloping AI with NavMeshCustomizing our agents – NavMeshAgentAdding a capsule collider to our fleeing enemyCreating our fleeing enemy scriptExploring the timelineCreating a timelineSetting up the boss game object in our scenePreparing the boss for the timelineAnimating the boss in the timeline – phase oneAnimating the boss in the timeline – phase twoExtending the timelineAdding Default Playables to the projectManipulating light components in the timelineSummaryMock test
Chapter 13: Effects, Testing, Performance, and Alt Controls
Core exam skills being covered in this chapterTechnical requirementsApplying physics with RigidBodyCustomizing for different platformsNavigating and firing the player's ship with the touchscreenExtending screen ratio supportPreparing to build Killer Wave for mobileSetting up the lighting for Killer Waves for AndroidStopping involuntary player controlsFinal optimizations for Killer WaveSetting up the build settings for AndroidApplying PC visual improvementsPost-processingAdding global illumination and other settingsAdding art assets to our shop sceneReflection probeBuilding and testing our gameTackling bugsUnderstanding the Profiler toolsFrame DebuggerTackling bugs – answersSummary
Chapter 14: Full Unity Programmer Mock Exam
Full mock exam
Appendix
Developing for Virtual RealityClosing suggestions for the game/examRendering pathsAdding to/optimizing Killer WaveMock answersChapter 3, Managing Scripts and Taking a Mock TestChapter 7, Creating a Game Loop and Mock TestChapter 10, Pausing the Game, Altering Sound, and a Mock Test, NavMesh, Timeline, and a Mock TestChapter 14, Full Unity Programmer Mock Exam
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Content preview from Unity Certified Programmer Exam Guide - Second Edition

Chapter 1: Setting Up and Structuring Our Project

The core exam skills covered in this chapter

Developing application systems

Programming for the scene and environment design

Optimizing performance and platforms

Working in professional software development teams

Single responsibility principle

Interface segregation principle

Dependency inversion principle

Designing the Killer Wave game

The Killer Wave game framework

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