Write Code Like a Pro: Create Working Applications

CODERS ARE ROCK STARS

Coders are the people who are building the future. You can stake your own claim on the future by learning pro coding techniques. Take a look inside to figure out how and why coders think a bit differently, the basics of building a working application with a professional coding language, and how to test your app to make sure it works. Get a jump on your future as a rock-star coder today!

• See the big picture – get a grip on how pro coders start and finish a project
• Know the code – get your hands on a pro coding language and put it to work
• Make things happen – create a working application you can share with friends

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Java and Processing
Chapter 2: Writing Your First Program
Chapter 3: Drawing with Code
Chapter 4: Adding Color to the Canvas
Chapter 5: Coding Your First Animation
Chapter 6: Allowing User Interaction
Chapter 7: Coding Your First Game
Chapter 8: Making Artificial Intelligence
Chapter 9: Planning Your Ninja Bird Game
Chapter 10: Planning Your Ninja Bird Methods
Chapter 11: Coding the Ninja Bird Basics
Chapter 12: Coding the Final Ninja Bird Code