HTML5 Games Development by Example

Learn how to build rich, interactive web applications from the ground up using HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery Overview Packed with example applications that show you how to create rich, interactive applications and games. Shows you how to use the most popular and widely supported features of HTML5. Full of tips and tricks for writing more efficient and robust code while avoiding some of the pitfalls inherent to JavaScript. Learn how to create professional looking applications using new CSS3 styles and responsive design. Learn how to compress, package, and distribute your web applications on the Internet for fun or for profit. In Detail HTML5's new features have made it a real application development platform with widespread adoption throughout the indust...

Quite simply, test-driven development is meant to eliminate fear in application development. While some fear is healthy (often viewed as a conscience that tells programmers to "be careful!"), the author believes that byproducts of fear include tentative, grumpy, and uncommunicative programmers who are unable to absorb constructive criticism. When programming teams buy into TDD, they immediately see positive results. They eliminate the fear involved in their jobs, and are better equipped to tackle the difficult challenges that face them. TDD eliminates tentative traits, it teaches programmers to communicate, and it encourages team members to seek out criticism However, even the author admits that grumpiness must be worked out individually! I...

In each chapter you'll build a complete game, starting with simple puzzlers and working your way up to games similar to the most popular online casual games. Each game introduces a range of essential skills that all Flash game developers should know. There's never a dull moment -- you're building working, fun games right from Chapter 1. If you've never developed a game before or you've made a start but want to refine your skills and build complete, successful projects then this book is just what you need....