Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus

Book Details:

Publisher:	Sams
Series:	Sams
Author:	Andre Lamothe
Edition:	1
ISBN-10:	0672313618
ISBN-13:	9780672313615

Pages:	1040
Published:	Sep 27 1999
Posted:	Nov 19 2014
Language:	English
Book format:	PDF
Book size:	16.1 MB

Book Description:

Tricks of the 3D Game Programming Gurus takes game programmers to the next level of programming, teaching them the latest techniques and tools: DirectX, 3D acceleration, Artificial Intelligence and explains, in detail, 3D algorithms including texture mapping and lighting.

Book categories:

Programming , Operating Systems , Languages & Tools , C & C++ Windows Programming , C , Software Design, Testing & Engineering , Windows OS , Software Development , Games & Strategy Guides , 3D Graphics , Video & Electronic Games , 2D Graphics

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