C++ for Game Programmers

Name: C++ for Game Programmers
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ISBN: 9781584504528

ISBN-10: 1584504528

ISBN-13: 9781584504528

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Michael Dickheiser, Mike Dickheiser

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C++ for Game Programmers, Second Edition is a completely updated and expanded edition of this best-selling reference. Written for experienced C++ programmers entering the game industry and seasoned game programmers looking for ways to improve their skills, this book teaches how to use C++ efficiently for game development. The book covers essential areas of C++ that are critical to developing peak performing games with solid memory management. It explains how to use the STL, particularly as it relates to specific consoles, and this new edition includes three completely new chapters on scripting languages, advanced serialization, and advanced memory management. The techniques presented apply…

Book details

List price: $49.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Charles River Media
Publication date: 10/24/2006
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 500
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.40" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.958
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction


Why This Book?


C++ for Game Development


Audience


Some Ground Rules


Source Code



Tapping the Power of C++



Inheritance


Classes


Inheritance


Polymorphism and Virtual Functions


To Inherit or Not to Inherit?


When to Use and When to Avoid Inheritance


Inheritance Implementation (Advanced)


Cost Analysis (Advanced)


Alternatives (Advanced)


Program Architecture and Inheritance (Advanced)


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Multiple Inheritance


Using Multiple Inheritance


Multiple Inheritance Problems


Polymorphism


When to Use Multiple Inheritance and When to Avoid It


Multiple Inheritance Implementation (Advanced)


Cost Analysis (Advanced)


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Constness, References, and a Few Loose Ends


Constness


References


Casting


Conclusion


Suggested reading



Templates


The Search for Generic Code


Templates


Drawbacks


When to Use Templates


Template Specialization (Advanced)


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Exception Handling


Dealing with Errors


Using Exceptions


Exception-Safe Code


Cost Analysis


When to Use Exceptions


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Performance and Memory



Performance


Performance and Optimizations


Function types


Inlining


More Function Overhead


Avoiding Copies


Constructors and Destructors


Data Caches and Memory Alignment (Advanced)


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Memory Allocation


The Stack


The Heap


Static Allocation


Dynamic Allocation


Custom Memory Manager


Memory Pools


In Case of Emergency ...


Conclusion


Suggested reading



Standard Template Library--Containers


STL Overview


To STL, or Not to STL?


Sequence Containers


Associative Containers


Container Adaptors


Conclusion


Suggested reading



STL--Algorithms and Advanced Topics


Function Objects (Functors)


Algorithms


Strings


Allocators (Advanced)


When STL Is Not Enough (Advanced)


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Special Techniques



Abstract Interfaces


Abstract Interfaces


General C++ Implementation


Abstract Interfaces as a Barrier


Abstract Interfaces as Class Characteristics


All that Glitters is Not ...


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Plug-Ins


The Need for Plug-Ins


Plug-In Architecture


Putting It All Together


Plug-Ins in the Real World


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Runtime Type Information


Working Without RTTI


Uses and Abuses of RTTI


Standard C++ RTTI


Custom RTTI System


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Object Creation and Management


Object Creation


Object Factories


Shared Objects


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Object Serialization


Game Entity Serialization Implementation


Putting It All Together


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Dealing with Large Projects


Logical vs. Physical Structure


Classes and Files


Header Files


Libraries


Configurations


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



Crash-Proofing Your Game


Using Asserts


Keep the Machine Fresh


Deal with 'Bad' Data


Conclusion


Suggested Reading



About the CD-ROM


Index