Polyteknisk Boghandel

"Game Programming Tricks of the Trade" is a compilation of techniques from today's leading game programmers. Beginners will get started with invaluable tips, while intermediate game programmers can use these tricks to take their skills to the next level. There are even articles for advanced programmers who are looking for new and amazing effects to incorporate in their games. This book covers many exciting topics including Artificial Intelligence and multiplayer game programming. Plus, the tricks taught are a combination of OpenGL and DirectX to provide something for everyone!

Introduction
Section 1: Game Programming Development Tricks
1. Software Configuration Management in the Game Industry
2. Using the UML in Game Development
3. Building an Application Framework
4. User Interface Hierarchies
5. Writing Cross-Platform Code
Section 2: General Game Programming Tricks
6. Tips from the Outdoorsman's Journal
7. In the Midst of 3D, There's Still Text
8. Sound and Music: Introducing WAV and MIDI in Your Game
9. 2D Sprites Appendices A: Introduction to DevStudio B: C/C++ Primer and STL C: C++ Keywords D: Resources on the Web E: ASCII Table F: What's on the CD-ROM