Dimensions
196 x 239 x 43mm
Includes CD-ROM.
Professional Java Game Development explores and illustrates cutting-edge Java game programming concepts and techniques through specific explanations, case studies from existing Java game projects, and fully executable example code.
Intended for both Java programmers new to game development, and game developers new to Java, the book offers usage patterns that leverage Java's strengths and points out the weaknesses to avoid. Java specific topics such as performance issues, garbage collection, and virtual machine issues are covered in detail, alongside topics specific to 3D game development such as character animation and streaming content. Software engineering topics are also covered.