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Physics for Game Programmers Grant Palmer

Physics for Game Programmers By Grant Palmer

Physics for Game Programmers by Grant Palmer


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Summary

This book illustrates how to infuse compelling and realistic action into game programming without a college-level physics background. It covers the basic physics and mathematical models and then shows clearly how to implement the basics to accurately simulate the motion and behaviour of cars, planes, projectiles, rockets and boats.

Physics for Game Programmers Summary

Physics for Game Programmers by Grant Palmer

*Shows how to create realistic action games without assuming college-level Physics (which the majority of gamers won't have); includes necessary physics and mathematics

*Ideal for all budding games programmers, with example code in Java, C#, and C

*Complements Apress's platform-specific gaming books, like Advanced Java Games Programming and Beginning .NET Games Programming with C#, and the forthcoming Beginning .NET Games Programming in VB.NET

*Palmer has strong contacts in the Microsoft Games Division and Electronic Arts, a major gaming producer.

About Grant Palmer

Grant Palmer is the author of the acclaimed Java Programmer's Reference and is a recognized expert in both the C# and Java languages. Grant has worked as a scientific programmer in the Space Technology Division at NASA's Ames Research Center for the past 20 years. This has involved working with Java since 1996, developing programs for scientific applications as well as converting older FORTRAN and C applications to the Java and C# platforms.

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Additional information

GOR004100106
9781590594728
159059472X
Physics for Game Programmers by Grant Palmer
Used - Very Good
Paperback
APress
2005-04-20
472
N/A
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