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- ISBN
- 1584504048
- EAN
- 9781584504047
- Date of Publication
- 2005-08-05
- Release Title
- Game Development with Lua (Game Development Series)
- Artist
- Manyen, Mark
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Charles River Apparel Media
ISBN-10
1584504048
ISBN-13
9781584504047
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44181739
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
314 Pages
Publication Name
Game Development with Lua
Language
English
Subject
Programming / Games
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2005-013303
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
794.8/1526
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 Diving into Game Development Chapter 2 What Is a Scripting Language? Chapter 3 Lua in the Realm of Game Development Chapter 4 Introduction to Lua Chapter 5 Deeper into Lua Chapter 6 Integrating Lua into a C/C++ Program Chapter 7 Communication between Lua and C++ Chapter 8 Building the Foundation Chapter 9 Designing a Lua Implementation Chapter 10 Using Lua for Game Data Chapter 11 Lua-powered GUI Chapter 12 Game Programming with Lua Chapter 13 Using Lua to Define and Control AI Chapter 14 Lua and Graphics Chapter 15 Final Things to Consider About the CD-ROM Index
Synopsis
Lua 5.0, is gaining in popularity in the world of game development, because of the power and ease with which it can control complex GUIs and artificial intelligence. For the developers who have started to use Lua or those considering using it, this book will teach them the Lua scripting language in the context of game development. Written by practicing Lua game developers, the book teaches how to use Lua for commercial game development. Beginning with a brief background of Lua and how to incorporate Lua into a C++ project, the book details the key features of Lua and explores the advantages of using Lua. Throughout the book, practical, ? from the trenches? examples are covered, including using Lua for GUI creation and control, game event handling, game data management (including saving and loading game states), game testing, and AI creation. As the book progresses, a complete game will be developed that incorporates all of these features and more., complex GUIs and artificial intelligence. If you're a developer just starting to use Lua, or you're considering using it, Game Development with Lua will teach you everything you need to know. And if you're new to scripting languages altogether, this book will also teach you how they can be used in game development effectively. Written by practicing Lua game developers, the book teaches how to use Lua for commercial game development. It begins with a brief history of Lua and explains how to incorporate Lua into a C++ project. It details the key features and advantages of Lua and then takes you through the development of a rapid prototype game called Take Away. This game provides the context with which to explore the foundational C++ approaches and the Lua scripting approaches to saving and loading game data, building a modular and flexible GUI system, managing a game's real-time events through Lua scripts, and using Lua to define and control game AI. There are also several smaller games along with a full technology base, so even non-programmers can look under the hood to see what makes a game tick.If you're looking for an efficient, affordable, and easy-to-learn language for your games, Lua is the right choice and this book will teach you how to use it effectively., complex GUIs and artificial intelligence. If you’re a developer just starting to use Lua, or you’re considering using it, Game Development with Lua will teach you everything you need to know. And if you’re new to scripting languages altogether, this book will also teach you how they can be used in game development effectively. Written by practicing Lua game developers, the book teaches how to use Lua for commercial game development. It begins with a brief history of Lua and explains how to incorporate Lua into a C++ project. It details the key features and advantages of Lua and then takes you through the development of a rapid prototype” game called Take Away. This game provides the context with which to explore the foundational C++ approaches and the Lua scripting approaches to saving and loading game data, building a modular and flexible GUI system, managing a game’s real-time events through Lua scripts, and using Lua to define and control game AI. There are also several smaller games along with a full technology base, so even non-programmers can look under the hood to see what makes a game tick. If you’re looking for an efficient, affordable, and easy-to-learn language for your games, Lua is the right choice and this book will teach you how to use it effectively.
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QA76.76.C672
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