Android game programming for dummies

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Title:

Author:

James, Derek (Game developer)

ISBN:

9781118027745

9781118235997

9781118260838

9781118222188

Personal Author:

James, Derek (Game developer)

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xviii, 362 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Series:

--For dummies

General Note:

Includes Internet access.

Includes index.

Contents:

Introduction -- Adopting the Android gaming mindset -- Starting to program -- Making your first game: Crazy eights -- Moving on to your second game: Whack-a-mole -- Managing your game in the market -- The part of tens.

Abstract:

Get your head in the game and start developing engaging Android apps that game gurus will love! A bit of Java knowledge is helpful, but even if you lack that, this book will walk you through creating two Android games and getting them into Google Play. Once you've got the basics down, let your imagination lead the way!

Title Subject:

Android (Electronic resource)

Subject Term:

Computer games -- Programming.

Application software -- Development.

Mobile computing.

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Summary

Learn how to create great games for Android phones

Android phones are rapidly gaining market share, nudging theiPhone out of the top spot. Games are the most frequentlydownloaded apps in the Android market, and users are willing to payfor them. Game programming can be challenging, but thisstep-by-step guide explains the process in easily understood terms.A companion Web site offers all the programming examples fordownload.

Presents tricky game programming topics--animation, batteryconservation, touch screen input, and adaptive interface issues--inthe straightforward, easy-to-follow For Dummies fashion Explains how to avoid pitfalls and create fun games based onbest programming practices for mobile devices A companion web site includes all programming examples

If you have some programming knowledge, Android GameProgramming For Dummies will have you creating cool games forthe Android platform quickly and easily.