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Learn how to create great games for Android phones

Android phones are rapidly gaining market share, nudging theiPhone out of the top spot. Games are the most frequentlydownloaded apps in the Android market, and users are willing to payfor them. Game programming can be challenging, but thisstep-by-step guide explains the process in easily understood terms.A companion Web site offers all the programming examples fordownload.

  • Presents tricky game programming topics--animation, batteryconservation, touch screen input, and adaptive interface issues--inthe straightforward, easy-to-follow For Dummies fashion
  • Explains how to avoid pitfalls and create fun games based onbest programming practices for mobile devices
  • A companion web site includes all programming examples

If you have some programming knowledge, Android GameProgramming For Dummies will have you creating cool games forthe Android platform quickly and easily.

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  • Title Android Game Programming for Dummies
  • Author Derek James
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 362
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher For Dummies
  • Publication date 2012-12
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781118027745 / 1118027744
  • Weight 1.24 lbs (0.56 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.27 x 7.41 x 0.73 in (23.55 x 18.82 x 1.85 cm)
  • Category Computers - Languages / Programming
  • Library of Congress subjects Mobile computing, Application software - Development
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2012950501
  • Dewey Decimal Code 794.815

About the author

Derek James is the principal and founder of Polyclef Software, LLC, a creator of Android games including WordWise Pro, Golf Solitaire, Proxity, Puzzle Lords Free, and Spades, among others. Derek created some of the first Android games on the market.

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