Extend your game development skills while learning Java - follow this
book and learn Java for Android to enter the world of Android games
development with greater confidence
Key Features:
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Acquaint yourself with Java and object-oriented programming, from zero
previous experience
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Build four cool games for your phone and tablet, from retro
arcade-style games to memory and education games, and gain the
knowledge to design and create your own games too
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Walk through the fundamentals of building games and use that
experience as a springboard to study advanced game development or just
have fun
Book Description:
Android is the fastest growing operating system (OS) with one of the
largest installed bases of any mobile OS. Android uses one of the most
popular programming languages, Java, as the primary language for
building apps of all types. So, you should first obtain a solid grasp of
the Java language and its foundation APIs to improve the chances of
succeeding as an Android app developer.
This book will show you how to get your Android development environment
set up and you will soon have your first working game. The difficulty
level grows steadily with the introduction of key Java topics such as
loops, methods, and OOP. You'll then use them in the development of
games. You will learn how to build a math test game, a Simon-like memory
game, a retro pong-style game, and for the grand finale, a Snake-style,
retro arcade game with real Google Play leaderboards and achievements.
The book has a hands-on approach and is packed with screenshots.
What You Will Learn:
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Set up an efficient, professional game development environment in
Android Studio
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Build your very own Android UI using easy to-use tools in Android
Studio
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Add real-time interaction with Java threads and implement
locking/handling screen rotation, pixel graphics, clicks, animation,
sound FX, and many other features in your games
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Explore object-oriented programming (OOP) and design scalable,
reliable, and well-written Java games or apps on almost any Android
device
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Build and deploy a graphical pong-style game using advanced OOP
concepts
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Explore APIs and implement advanced features such as online
leaderboards and achievements using Google game services
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Make your game compelling to be the next big hit on Google Play market
with a content update strategy and in-game marketing
Who this book is for:
