Learn one of today's most important skills--coding--while creating your own games! With this illustrated, interactive guide to coding, readers will discover how to create, test, and play fun 2D computer games. No prior programming knowledge is required to become proficient: just follow the easy step-by-step examples to program and share games on an Apple or Windows PC, Android device, or Apple iOS tablet. With code instruction in JavaScript--a user-friendly programming language used in millions of websites--this book is the perfect springboard for mastering coding skill, from website creation to business processes, computer engineering, and professional-level game development
"Design, code, build, play."
Includes index
Starting at square one: setting up shop -- A closer look at HTML script pages -- Writing your first game -- Common HTML elements and what they do -- Getting started with Javascript: part 1 -- Getting started with Javascript: part 2 -- Controlling the look of your games with Styles -- Responding to events: part 1 -- Using graphics -- Writing code that thinks -- Working with the Document Object Model (DOM) -- Responding to events: part 2 -- Making your game move -- Creating motion with CSS transitions -- Creating motion with CSS animations -- Adding clocks and timers -- Extended animation techniques -- Using numbers and math in games -- Adding sound -- Fixing errors: troubleshooting and debugging -- Appendix A: Using the online support site -- Appendix B: Where to play and publish your games -- Index
