Get on the fast track to creating computer games Ever want to develop your own computer game? Learn the practical concepts of object-oriented programming for game design using Python(r) in this easy-to-follow, content-filled guide. Whether you're a student, aspiring game developer, or veteran programmer, you'll gain skills as you progress from station to station in a series of clear-cut tutorials on different styles of games. The last stop will be a finished game program for you to show off. Start your journey today on The Express Line to Learning and see where it takes you! * Learn the basics of programming and 2D graphics as you go * Plan programs, write and test code, and manage data * Create text-based games, racing games, arcade games, and more * Add sound, set up scorekeeping, and design avatars All aboard for valuable online extras Visit The L Line Web site at www.wiley.com/go/thelline for valuable online supplementary materials: * Test bank with challenging review questions * PowerPoint(r) slides with chapter outlines * Programming code from the book Along The L Line * Complete tutorial coverage * Ample illustrations and examples * Real-world applications and hints for avoiding pitfalls * Practice exams that help evaluate your progress

Game Programming: The L Line, The Express Line to Learning

Computers & Technology

Harris, Andy

Programming

wiley

Want to build a killer Web site? Want to make it easy to keep your site up to date? You'll need to know how CSS, HTML, and XHTML work together. HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes that easy too! These eight minibooks get you started, explain standards, and help you connect all the dots to create sites with pizzazz. 
This handy, one-stop guide catches you up on XHTML basics and CSS fundamentals. You'll learn how to work with Positionable CSS to create floating elements, margins, and multi-column layouts, and you'll get up to speed on client-side programming with JavaScript. You'll also get the low-down on server side programming with PHP, creating a database with MySQL, and using Ajax on both client and server sides. You'll find out how to: <ul>
<li>Use templates and validators</li> <li>Manage information with lists and tables</li> <li>Turn lists of links into button bars</li> <li>Add style color and borders</li> <li>Create variables for data</li> <li>Add motion with basic DOM animation</li> <li>Work with arrays</li> <li>Add Flash functionality with AFLAX</li> <li>Build and manage a multipage site</li> <li>Choose and run your own server</li> </ul>
You don't need expensive or complicated software or a super-powerful computer to build a Web site that does all sorts of amazing things. All you need is a text editor and the clear, step-by-step guidance you'll find in HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies.

HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

McCulloh, Chris

Programming Languages

For Dummies

Learn to use these powerful tools together and build Web sites that work If you want to build Web pages that offer real value to your site's visitors, JavaScript and AJAX are top tools for the job. Even if you're new to Web programming, this book helps you create sites any designer will admire. With easy-to-understand steps and an emphasis on free tools, you'll be able to jump right into building a site using the same techniques as the pros. <ul>
<li>Down to basics — learn your way around JavaScript and choose an editor and test browser</li> <li> Manage complexity — use functions, arrays, and objects to create more sophisticated programs </li> <li> Page magic — discover how to control what happens on your pages, animate objects, and put pages in motion </li> <li> Get beautiful — Use the jQuery User Interface library to add sliders, tabbed interfaces, and custom dialogs to a site </li> <li> Come clean with AJAX — build AJAX requests into your programs, use jQuery, and work with AJAX data </li> </ul>
Open the book and find: <ul>
<li>How to choose a test browser</li> <li> How to discuss string concatenation with a straight face </li> <li> Tips for debugging your code </li> <li> How to add useful information to a dropdown list </li> <li> Why AJAX connections should be asynchronous </li> <li> The exciting possibilities of the jQuery library </li> <li> How to use the Aptana editor </li> <li> Online resources for JavaScript programmers </li> </ul>

JavaScript & Ajax for Dummies

Web Development & Design

A complete and fully updated reference for these key Web technologies HTML, XHTML, and CSS are essential tools for creating dynamic Web sites. This friendly, all-in-one guide covers what programmers need to know about each of the technologies and how to use them together. Like the bestselling first edition, HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition makes it easy to grasp the fundamentals and start building effective Web pages. With new information about Web 2.0 and Ajax, it's the perfect reference as well. <ul>
<li>HTML, XHTML, and CSS are the key technologies for building dynamic Web pages</li> <li>This friendly, all-in-one guide explains each technology, shows how to use them together, and examines quality Web design and layout</li> <li>Six self-contained minibooks cover HTML, CSS, design and layout, client-side JavaScript, Ajax and server-side, and putting it all together</li> <li>Covers new Web development advancements including new technologies and changes to the standards</li> <li>Includes a CD with additional valuable Web development programs and a companion Web site featuring the code used in the book</li> </ul>
Web programmers and designers will find what they most need to know in HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition, helping them create the type of Web sites that today's market demands. CD-ROM and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. These materials will be made available for download upon purchase of the digital edition

HTML, XHTML and CSS All-In-One For Dummies

Install, Configure, and Customize SuSE Linux provides the advice you need for working through the trouble spots you might run into when setting up SuSE Linux. With step-by-step instructions and a multitude of helpful screen shots, this book takes you through the installation, configuration, and customization process to make Linux work the way you need it to. The included CD-ROM contains SuSE Linux 6.1 and several utilities and applications to make your installation a success.

Install, Configure, and Customize SuSE Linux

Pettit, Keith

Brokmeier, Joe

Ho, Tony

Bos, Rob

Schaffer, William

Operating Systems

Premier Pr

Install, Configure, and Customize Slackware Linux X provides the advice you need for working through the trouble spots you might run into when setting up Slackware Linux. With step-by-step instructions and a multitude of helpful screen shots, this book takes you through the installation, configuration, and customization process to make Linux work the way you need it to. It also includes an important troubleshooting chapter that will help you use the product more effectively. The included CD-ROM contains a full version of Slackware Linux.

Install, Configure, and Customize Slackware LINUX (with CD-ROM)

Proffitt, Brian

Artymiak, Jacek

Coffing, Charles

Schaffer, William E.

Premier Press Fast &amp; Easy™ approach is now available for Web developers! You don't have to spend your time wading through manuals to learn Java. Spend it doing what you do best—creating Web pages! Make Java work for the Web as you master action events, data manipulation, and more. Premier Press Fast &amp; Easy™ web development series combines easy-to-understand instructions with visual examples. The result is a unique, hands-on approach to Java that you won't find anywhere else. Less time, less effort, more results!

Java 2 Fast & Easy Web Development w/CD

Muska & Lipman/Premier-Trade

This book not only teachers JavaScript - a great programming 'gateway' language - it also teaches readers the fundamental programming concepts they need to grasp in order to learn any computer language. Plus, it uses game creation as a teaching tool. The goal of the series is adaptive learning. Readers will be able to utilize these skills when learning their next programming language.

JavaScript Programming for the Absolute Beginner

Cengage Learning PTR

If you are new to programming for the Palm and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical Palm programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book, you will be able to apply the basic principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle!

Palm Programming for the Absolute Beginner with CD

Course Technology Ptr

You can start game programming in a flash Here's how to create five different cool games - no experience necessary! Ever think you could come up with a better computer game? Then this book is for you! No boring programming theory here, just the stuff you need to know to actually make something happen, and all in plain English. Build a brain-teasing math game, go classic with Pong, create monsters and mayhem, and much more. Discover how to * Build and control basic movie clips * Make text appear and change * Generate random numbers * Add sound effects * Create cars and space vehicles that move realistically * Blow up stuff onscreen

FlashGame Prgrmng For Dummies

Games & Strategy Guides

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