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Beginning C++ Game Programming

by: Dawson, Michael

Beginning C++ Game Programming

by: Dawson, Michael

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9781592002054
ISBN 10:
1592002056
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 05/13/2004
Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR
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Summary

Interactivity - the unique feature that sets games apart from other forms of entertainment. The power of interactivity lies in the programming that occurs behind the scenes. If you're ready to jump into the world of programming for games, "Beginning C++Game Programming" will get you started on your journey, providing you with a solid foundation in the game programming language of the professionals. As you cover each programming concept, you'll create small games that demonstrate your new skills. Wrap things up by combining each major concept to create an ambitious multiple player game. Get ready to master the basics of game programming with C++!

Introduction

Chapter 1 Types, Variables, and Standard I/O: Lost Fortune

(34)

Introducing C++

(3)

Writing Your First C++ Program

(5)

Working with the std Namespace

(2)

Using Arithmetic Operators

(2)

Declaring and Initializing Variables

(8)

Performing Arithmetic Operations with Variables

(4)

Working with Constants

(2)

Introducing Lost Fortune

(3)

Summary

(1)

Questions and Answers

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Exercises

(2)

Chapter 2 Truth, Branching, and the Game Loop: Guess My Number

(36)

Understanding Truth

(1)

Using the if Statement

(4)

Using the else Clause

(3)

Using the switch Statement

(3)

Using while Loops

(2)

Using do Loops

(2)

Using break and continue Statements

(2)

Using Logical Operators

(6)

Generating Random Numbers

(3)

Understanding the Game Loop

(2)

Introducing Guess My Number

(3)

Summary

(1)

Questions and Answers

(1)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Exercises

(2)

Chapter 3 For Loops, Strings, and Arrays: Word Jumble

(28)

Using for Loops

(4)

Understanding Objects

(2)

Using string Objects

(6)

Using Arrays

(4)

Understanding C-Style Strings

(1)

Using Multidimensional Arrays

(2)

Introducing Word Jumble

(4)

Summary

(1)

Questions and Answers

(2)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Exercises

(2)

Chapter 4 The Standard Template Library: Hangman

(30)

Introducing the Standard Template Library

(1)

Using Vectors

100

(5)

Using Iterators

105

(7)

Using Algorithms

112

(4)

Understanding Vector Performance

116

(2)

Examining Other STL Containers

118

(1)

Planning Your Programs

119

(1)

Introducing Hangman

120

(4)

Summary

124

(1)

Questions and Answers

125

(1)

Discussion Questions

126

(1)

Exercises

127

(2)

Chapter 5 Functions: Mad Lib

129

(32)

Creating Functions

129

(3)

Using Parameters and Return Values

132

(5)

Understanding Software Reuse

137

(1)

Working with Scopes

138

(4)

Using Global Variables

142

(3)

Using Global Constants

145

(1)

Using Default Arguments

145

(4)

Overloading Functions

149

(2)

Inlining Functions

151

(2)

Introducing the Mad Lib Game

153

(3)

Summary

156

(1)

Questions and Answers

157

(1)

Discussion Questions

158

(1)

Exercises

159

(2)

Chapter 6 References: Tic-Tac-Toe

161

(30)

Using References

161

(3)

Passing References to Alter Arguments

164

(3)

Passing References for Efficiency

167

(3)

Deciding How to Pass Arguments

170

(1)

Returning References

171

(3)

Introducing the Tic-Tac-Toe Game

174

(12)

Summary

186

(1)

Questions and Answers

187

(2)

Discussion Questions

189

(1)

Exercises

189

(2)

Chapter 7 Pointers: Tic-Tac-Toe 2.0

191

(28)

Understanding Pointer Basics

191

(7)

Understanding Pointers and Constants

198

(3)

Passing Pointers

201

(4)

Returning Pointers

205

(4)

Understanding the Relationship between Pointers and Arrays

209

(4)

Introducing the Tic-Tac-Toe 2.0 Game

213

(1)

Summary

213

(2)

Questions and Answers

215

(1)

Discussion Questions

216

(1)

Exercises

217

(2)

Chapter 8 Classes: Critter Caretaker

219

(26)

Defining New Types

219

(5)

Using Constructors

224

(2)

Setting Member Access Levels

226

(5)

Using Static Data Members and Member Functions

231

(4)

Introducing the Critter Caretaker Game

235

(6)

Summary

241

(1)

Questions and Answers

242

(1)

Discussion Questions

243

(1)

Exercises

244

(1)

Chapter 9 Advanced Classes and Dynamic Memory: Game Lobby

245

(34)

Using Aggregation

245

(4)

Using Friend Functions and Operator Overloading

249

(3)

Dynamically Allocating Memory

252

(6)

Working with Data Members and the Heap

258

(17)

Summary

275

(1)

Questions and Answers

276

(2)

Discussion Questions

278

(1)

Exercises

278

(1)

Chapter 10 Inheritance and Polymorphism: Blackjack

279

(46)

Introducing Inheritance

279

(5)

Controlling Access under Inheritance

284

(2)

Calling and Overriding Base Class Member Functions

286

(4)

Using Overloaded Assignment Operators and Copy Constructors in Derived Classes

290

(1)

Introducing Polymorphism

291

(5)

Using Abstract Classes

296

(3)

Organizing Your Code

299

(4)

Introducing the Blackjack Game

303

(19)

Summary

322

(1)

Questions and Answers

323

(1)

Discussion Questions

324

(1)

Exercises

324

(1)

Index

325

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