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Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi: App Programming with Lua and LOEVE

Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi: App Programming with Lua and LOEVE

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Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi teaches you how to set up a Pi-based game development environment and develop games with Lua, a popular scripting language used in major game frameworks. It also shows how to dig deeper into programming languages to find and understand new functions, frameworks, and languages to utilize in your games. By the end of the book, you will have the ability to write your own games on a Raspberry Pi and deliver them to Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 319 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2018
Publisher: APress


Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is a comprehensive guide to creating games on the Raspberry Pi, a popular single-board computer. The book starts by introducing the Raspberry Pi and its capabilities, including its hardware, software, and programming languages. It then covers the basics of game development, including game design, graphics, sound, and input.

One of the key features of Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is its focus on Lua and the LOVE game engine. Lua is a lightweight, high-level programming language that is widely used in game development, and LOVE is a game engine that is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a Raspberry Pi development environment, install Lua, and develop games using LOVE.

The book also covers advanced programming techniques, such as object-oriented programming, game physics, and networking. It provides examples and exercises to help readers apply these techniques to their own games.

One of the strengths of Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is its emphasis on practicality. The book provides real-world examples and case studies of games that have been developed on the Raspberry Pi, including games for mobile platforms such as Android and iOS. It also provides tips and tricks for optimizing games for performance on the Raspberry Pi.

In addition to its technical content, Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is also a fun and engaging read. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it includes numerous illustrations and screenshots to help readers understand the concepts.

Overall, Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to develop games on the Raspberry Pi. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, this book will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to create your own games.

Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is a comprehensive guide to creating games on the Raspberry Pi, a popular single-board computer. The book starts by introducing the Raspberry Pi and its capabilities, including its hardware, software, and programming languages. It then covers the basics of game development, including game design, graphics, sound, and input.

One of the key features of Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is its focus on Lua and the LOVE game engine. Lua is a lightweight, high-level programming language that is widely used in game development, and LOVE is a game engine that is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up a Raspberry Pi development environment, install Lua, and develop games using LOVE.

The book also covers advanced programming techniques, such as object-oriented programming, game physics, and networking. It provides examples and exercises to help readers apply these techniques to their own games.

One of the strengths of Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is its emphasis on practicality. The book provides real-world examples and case studies of games that have been developed on the Raspberry Pi, including games for mobile platforms such as Android and iOS. It also provides tips and tricks for optimizing games for performance on the Raspberry Pi.

In addition to its technical content, Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is also a fun and engaging read. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it includes numerous illustrations and screenshots to help readers understand the concepts.

Overall, Developing Games on the Raspberry Pi is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to develop games on the Raspberry Pi. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, this book will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to create your own games.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 157 x 235 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484241691
Edition number: 1st ed.

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