Games development and programming Books

The development of effective and usable software for spatial computing platforms like virtual reality (VR) requires an understanding of how these devices create new possibilities (and new perils) when it comes to interactions between humans and computers...

This book examines animated propaganda produced in mainland China in the 1940s to 1970s. The analyses of four puppet films demonstrate how animation and Maoist doctrine became tightly but dynamically entangled.

This book is aimed at giving novice coders an understanding of the methods and techniques used in professional games development. Designed to help develop and strengthen problem solving and basic C/C++ skills, it also will help to develop familiarity...

This book shows how data science methods can improve decision making for wind energy applications. A broad set of data science methods will be covered, and the data science methods will be described in the context of wind energy applications, with...

Recent progress in artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized our everyday life. Many AI algorithms have reached human-level performance and AI agents are replacing humans in most professions. It is predicted that this trend will continue and 30% of...

Congruences are ubiquitous in computer science, engineering, mathematics, and related areas. Developing techniques for finding (the number of) solutions of congruences is an important problem. But there are many scenarios in which we are interested in...

A practical guide to Unity game scripting using C#, backed with practice tests, exam tips, and easy-to-follow examples to help you better prepare for the exam and become a pro in Unity programming Key FeaturesDiscover the essentials of game scripting...

RUBY PROGRAMMING FOR BEGINNERSThose who are efficient in the Ruby programming language is very high in demand right now. If you are unsure of how to create programs with Ruby, this book will guide your from step one in a coding project all the way...

Sierra On-Line was one of the very first computer game companies and at one time dominated the industry. The author, Ken Williams, founded Sierra On-Line Sierra with his wife Roberta who went on to create many of the company's best selling games. Sierra...

From AI to Robotics: Mobile, Social, and Sentient Robots is a journey into the world of agent-based robotics and it covers a number of interesting topics, both in the theory and practice of the discipline. The book traces the earliest ideas for...

This book presents a systematic approach to the design of large, complex distributed systems using the concepts and mechanisms defined by the Reference Model of Open Distributed Processing (RM-ODP). Focusing on the key choices that make an architectural...

Immersing students in Java and the JVM, this text enables a deep understanding of the Java programming language and its implementation. It focuses on design, organization, and testing, helping students learn good software engineering skills and become...

The future of cancer research and the development of new therapeutic strategies rely on our ability to convert biological and clinical questions into mathematical models-integrating our knowledge of tumour progression mechanisms with the tsunami of...

Due to advances in sensor, storage, and networking technologies, data is being generated on a daily basis at an ever-increasing pace in a wide range of applications, including cloud computing, mobile Internet, and medical imaging. This large...

Covering research at the frontier of this field, Privacy-Aware Knowledge Discovery: Novel Applications and New Techniques presents state-of-the-art privacy-preserving data mining techniques for application domains, such as medicine and social networks,...

Taking a novel, more appealing approach than current texts, An Integrated Introduction to Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling focuses on graphics, modeling, and mathematical methods, including ray tracing, polygon shading, radiosity, fractals,...

Kurzer und cleverer Rat wie ihr Story in euer Indie-Spiel bekommt."Ein zugängliches, praktisches Handbuch für einen der kniffligsten und lohnendsten Aspekte der Spieleentwicklung. Narrative Design für Indie-Entwickler steckt voller...

"Mastering Visual Studio Code: Navigating the Future of Development" is an essential guide for developers seeking to harness the full potential of Visual Studio Code, the popular code editor from Microsoft. This comprehensive book offers an in-depth...

"Game Development Unleashed: Harnessing ChatGPT's Power for Game Creation" is a groundbreaking guide for aspiring game developers and designers seeking to leverage the incredible capabilities of ChatGPT to take their projects to the next level. Dive into...

Over 70 recipes that cover advanced techniques for 3D programming such as Lighting, Shading, Textures, Particle Systems, and Image processing with OpenGL 4.6.Key FeaturesExplore techniques for implementing shadows using shadow maps and shadow...

If the intelligence of artificial systems were to surpass that of humans, humanity would face significant risks. The time has come to consider these issues, and this consideration must include progress in artificial intelligence (AI) as much as insights...

Demystifies Biomedical and Biological Big Data AnalysesBig Data Analysis for Bioinformatics and Biomedical Discoveries provides a practical guide to the nuts and bolts of Big Data, enabling you to quickly and effectively harness the power of Big Data to...

How can we use games to support inclusion, compassion, care, equity, and justice-in the classroom and beyond? This book is aimed at educators, researchers, and designers who want to use games to enhance equity and justice for marginalized students, and...

The book provides a contemporary foundation in designing social impact games. It is structured in 3 parts: understanding, application, and implementation. The book serves as a guide to designing social impact games, particularly focused on the needs of,...

JavaScript is the native language of the Internet. Originally created to make web pages more dynamic, it is now used for software projects of all kinds, including scientific visualization and data services. However, most data scientists have little or no...

Learn all of the game production secrets you need from two industry insiders!

Lua Unleashed: Revolutionizing Game Design and Development is an essential guide for both aspiring and seasoned game developers. This comprehensive book dives deep into the world of Lua, a powerful and versatile programming language, and its application...

"Vulkan Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide" is your gateway to the exciting world of graphics programming and 3D rendering. Designed for newcomers to the Vulkan API, this comprehensive book takes you on a journey from the basics to the advanced concepts,...

Gaming is increasingly prevalent in our society and everyday lives as a form of leisure or competition. The typical aim of gaming is to gain a pleasant experience from the game. Because of the saturation of gaming in global society, the gamification...

This book focuses on the different aspects of handling big data in healthcare. It showcases the current state-of-the-art technology used for storing health records and health data models. It also focuses on the research challenges in big data...

This book offers a perspective into a phenomenon becoming more and more common: AAA developers 'going indie'. Written through the personal story of the author finding his way into the AAA games space, only to retreat back to indie games and consulting...

About collection:«Make professional’s techniques accessible to everybody».Books of this collection are organized in this way: projects, recipes on which the projects are based, and sheets for beginners and those who want to increase...

The Computer Bible Games For Small Basic tutorial consists of over 550 of color self-study notes explaining (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build Small Basic applications. You will learn about program design, text window applications, graphics...

Build smart looking Kotlin apps with UI and functionality for the Android platformKey FeaturesStart your Android programming career, or just have fun publishing apps on Google Play marketplaceThe first-principle introduction to Kotlin through Android, to...