Learn C++ by Making Games

Learn C++ by Making Games teaches the fundamentals of C++ from a unique and fun perspective. Using game specific code and examples, the book helps students and those wanting to learn C++ progress from the basics of C++ to more advanced topics. As they learn C++ they will be putting the code and techniques into practice by programming a game project in each part of the book. Each chapter features code samples, review questions, short exercises with solutions, and quick tips and sidebars. The chapter describing the game project will also include suggestions of other projects for readers interested in pursuing further study. This book is ideal for an introductory C++ course and it covers a variety of advanced topics for those who progress more quickly, including the Standard Template Library and exception handling. The book also provides a crash course on SDL for the graphics in the games. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.