Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Programming for the Absolute Beginner

by Jerry Lee Jr. Ford

Overview

Are you a beginning programmer just getting started in 3D graphics programming? If you're comfortable programming in C++ and have a basic understanding of 3D math concepts, Beginning OpenGL Game Programming, Second Edition will get you started programming 3D graphics for games using the OpenGL API. Revised to work with the latest version of OpenGL, OpenGL 3.0, this book is perfect for programmers who are new to game development or new to OpenGL. New skills and concepts are taught using step-by-step instructions, with end-of-chapter exercises for testing and reinforcement. From creating a simple OpenGL application, to applying texture mapping, and even displaying 2D fonts, you'll find complete yet concise coverage of all the newest features of OpenGL as they apply to 3D graphics for game development. And by the end of the book, you'll be able to apply your newfound knowledge of OpenGL to create your very own games.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435455023
Publisher:	Course Technology PTR
Publication date:	01/02/2009
Series:	Absolute Beginner
Sold by:	CENGAGE LEARNING
Format:	eBook
Pages:	432
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. is an author, educator, and an IT professional with over 19 years of experience in information technology, including roles as an automation analyst, technical manager, technical support analyst, automation engineer, and security analyst. He has a Masters in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Jerry is also the author or co-author of 28 other books including Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Microsoft WSH and VBScript programming for the Absolute Beginner, and Microsoft Windows Shell Script Programming for the Absolute Beginner. He has over five years experience as an adjunct instructor teaching networking courses in Information Technology. He lives in Hanover, Virginia with his wife, Mary, and their children Alexander, William, and Molly.

Table of Contents

Introduction;
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Visual Basic 2008 Express;
Chapter 2: Navigating the Visual Basic 2008 Express Development Environment;
Chapter 3: Creating an Application Interface;
Chapter 4: Working with Menus and Toolbars;
Chapter 5: Storing and Retrieving Data in Memory;
Chapter 6: Applying Conditional Logic;
Chapter 7: Processing Lots of Data with Loops;
Chapter 8: Enhancing Code Structure and Organization;
Chapter 9: Getting Comfortable with Object-Oriented Programming;
Chapter 10: Integrating Graphics and Audio;
Chapter 11: Debugging Visual Basic Applications