Dewey Decimal795.8/15
SynopsisThis book provides in-depth coverage of all the major topics associated with online game programming, as well as giving the reader easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorials on how to create a fully functional network library, back-end MySQL database, and complete, working online game. The first section explains practical theory on basic Windows dialogue programming, and the use of MySQL, Perl, Sockets, and TCP/IP. The second section consists of five extensive tutorials that lead the reader through the stages of creating a working online game. Together, these sections cover all the major aspects and theory behind creating a fully functional Internet game, from setting up a stable MySQL back-end database for storing player information to developing a reusable TCP/IP network library for online games. The authors' presentation provides the reader with a solid understanding of online game programming, along with the ability to expand on this knowledge and experiment with the development tools provided. Includes CD., This is one of the few books on the market that provides the programmer and developer with the details of creating computer games on the Internet with special focus on MYSQL and Perl.