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Learn JavaScript using Game Programming: Learn the basics of programming and game development using vanilla JavaScript with the canvas tag.

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Have you wanted to learn to program, but not sure where to start? Create your own game as you learn the basics of programming, using JavaScript.Modern JavaScript concepts are universal enough to help you transition into understanding other programming languages in the future, and is an easy way to start learning programming.The book will teach you how to create a game from scratch, using vanilla JavaScript, light HTML and CSS for displaying graphics and text.What will I learn?Setting up your development environment, and setting up a HTML + JavaScript main file.Grabbing HTML elements from JavaScript and manipulating themUsing canvas to draw out the 2d gameOverview of programming concepts, such as variable types, functions, classes and objectsGame programming concepts such as drawing in 2d, game loops, getting player inputs, 2d animation, and more
With this knowledge, you should be able to proceed to code your own games or apps, whether it be from scratch in another language/ library, or game engine.

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 17, 2022

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Chris Moeller

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