{"product_id":"9781484289501","title":"Introduction to Java Through Game Development: Learn Java Programming Skills by Working with Video Games","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Java Through Game Development: Learn Java Programming Skills by Working with Video Games\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBrusca, Victor G.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eInterested in learning how to program with Java? Let’s face it, the best way to learn to program is by writing programs. This can be a daunting proposition with the specter of hours of simple command line example programs hanging over your head. Fear not! Now you can learn to program in Java in a fun way by working on video games. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWith this book, you’ll get to work with three Java game projects and have access to the complete game code for each project, including a full Java game engine. After completing\u003ci\u003e Introduction to Java through Game Developmen\u003c\/i\u003et, you’ll be proficient in Java programming, having worked with the language’s fundamental aspects throughout the text, and will be ready to further your Java and game programming expertise with confidence.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the fundamentals of the Java programming language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse different data structures like arrays, lists, stacks, and queues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand game programming basics including the main game loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain experience working with three different game projects via the book’s coding challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with the 2D game engine that powers the book's included games and learn to create your own new game projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand advanced Java topics like classes, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with exceptions and how to use debugging techniques to trace through code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen your skills with over a dozen coding challenges that test your abilities with a development task on a real game project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis book requires little to no programming experience to understand and benefit from the text.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Apress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2022-11-25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781484289501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4842-8951-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 254cm x178cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 248\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44677039161484,"sku":"9781484289501","price":40.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781484289501.jpg?v=1776085886","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781484289501","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}