Java Game Development with LibGDX: From Beginner to Professional
Author:   Lee Stemkoski
Publisher:   APress
Edition:   2nd ed.
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9781484233238


Pages:   433
Publication Date:   19 January 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Lee Stemkoski
Publisher:   APress
Imprint:   APress
Edition:   2nd ed.
Weight:   0.861kg
ISBN:  

9781484233238


ISBN 10:   1484233239
Pages:   433
Publication Date:   19 January 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part I: Fundamental Concepts.- 1. Getting started with Java and LibGDX.- 2. The LibGDX Framework.- 3. Extending the Framework.- 4. Shoot-em-up games.- 5. Text and User Interfaces.- 6. Audio.- Part II: Intermediate Examples.- 7. Side-Scrolling Games.- 8. Bouncing and Collision Games.- 9. Drag and Drop Games.- 10. Tilemaps.- 11. Platform Games.- 12. Adventure Games.- Part III: Advanced Topics.- 13. Alternative Sources of User Input.- 14. Procedural Content Generation.- 15. Advanced Graphics.- 16. Introduction to 3D.- 17. The Journey Continues.- Appendix 1: Game Design Documentation.- Appendix 2: Summary of Java concepts needed for this book.- Appendix 3: JavaDoc for Extended Actor Classes.

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“This second edition is a good introduction to game programming using LibGDX. … the book presents 12 video games for which source code can be downloaded from the publisher’s website. … this book is highly recommended for game developers who want to start using LibGDX in their projects.” (Hector Antonio Villa-Martinez, Computing Reviews, April 19, 2019)


This second edition is a good introduction to game programming using LibGDX. ... the book presents 12 video games for which source code can be downloaded from the publisher's website. ... this book is highly recommended for game developers who want to start using LibGDX in their projects. (Hector Antonio Villa-Martinez, Computing Reviews, April 19, 2019)


Author Information

Lee Stemkoski is a professor of computer science and mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in 2006.  He has been teaching at the college level since then, with an emphasis on Java programming, computer graphics, and video game development for the past eight years. He has refined the set of topics covered and the progression of material in this book based on years of experience helping students overcome their difficulties with these particular topics. He has authored another game development book, Game Development with Construct 2, in addition to many scholarly articles and game development tutorials.  

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