A downloadable book

Welcome to the exciting world of game programming! If you’re already familiar with the C++ programming language and want to learn how to program games, this book is for you. Game Programming in C++: Start to Finish will help you learn how to turn your own game fantasies into playable realities!

Over the course of the book, you’ll learn the popular techniques and practices behind today’s games. Not only will you add a lot of theory to your game programming toolkit, but you’ll also create a small basic game from scratch - SuperAsteriodArena.

While you’ll focus on using the SDL and the OpenGL libraries to learn game programming, you’ll also learn the essential Windows principles that you’ll need to create just about any kind of game with any other API such as DirectX.

This easy-to-follow book takes current game programming information and filters it down to a practical level.

Inside you'll find:

  • 21 chapters
  • 392 pages
  • Some small game snippets that you build!
  • Github Link for the source code

Buy your copy on Amazon today!

Note: originally published in January 2006

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