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Published inSep 2018

Reading LevelIntermediate

PublisherPackt

ISBN-139781788471152

Edition3rd Edition

Languages

Swift

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SpriteKit

Concepts

Mobile Game Development

Authors (2):

Siddharth Shekar

Stephen Haney

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Siddharth Shekar is a game developer and teacher with over 5 years of industry experience and 12 years of experience in C++ and other programming languages, and is adept at graphics libraries such as OpenGL and Vulkan and game engines such as Unity and Unreal. He has also published games on the iOS and Android App Stores.

Siddharth has also authored 4 books, including Mastering Android Game Development with Unity and Learning iOS 8 Game Development Using Swift, all published by Packt Publishing

He currently lives in New Zealand and is a lecturer in the Games Department at Media Design School. He teaches graphics programming and PlayStation 4 native game development, and mentors final year production students.

Stephen Haney has written two books on iOS game development. He began his programming journey at the age of 8 years on a dusty, ancient laptop using BASIC. He has been fascinated with building software and games ever since. Now well versed in multiple languages, he enjoys programming as a creative outlet the most. He believes that indie game development is an art form—an amazing combination of visual, auditory, and psychological challenges—rewarding to both the player and the creator.

He enjoyed writing this book and sincerely hopes that it directly furthers your career or hobby.

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Rafał Sroka is a Software Engineer with extensive expertise in iOS development, building-up mobile apps, QA and release process, API design, and complex software projects. He has worked on various high-value projects in Poland, Germany, and Switzerland. He prefers working in cross-functional start-up environments where fast delivery of well-written and tested code is crucial. He holds a Master's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications. In his free time, he's a dedicated rock climber and mountaineer. He is a doer.

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Authors (2)

Siddharth Shekar

Siddharth Shekar is a game developer and teacher with over 6 years' industry experience and 12 years' experience in C++ and other programming languages. He is adept at graphics libraries such as OpenGL and Vulkan, and game engines such as Unity and Unreal. He has published games on the iOS and Android app stores. He has also authored books including Swift Game Development, Mastering Android Game Development with Unity, and Learning iOS 8 Game Development Using Swift, all published by Packt Publishing. He currently lives in Auckland, New Zealand, and is a lecturer in the games department at Media Design School. He teaches advanced computer graphics programming, PlayStation 4 native game development, and mentors final year production students.
Read more about Siddharth Shekar

Stephen Haney

Stephen Haney has written two books on iOS game development. He began his programming journey at the age of 8 years on a dusty, ancient laptop using BASIC. He has been fascinated with building software and games ever since. Now well versed in multiple languages, he enjoys programming as a creative outlet the most. He believes that indie game development is an art forman amazing combination of visual, auditory, and psychological challengesrewarding to both the player and the creator. He enjoyed writing this book and sincerely hopes that it directly furthers your career or hobby.
Read more about Stephen Haney

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