Author of Unreal Engine 5 Game Development with C++ Scripting， Zhenyu George Li， and industry expert Charles Shih-I Yeh will help you explore new gameplay mechanics， construct immersive worlds， and redefine possibilities in game development

Key FeaturesImplement efficient solutions for complex game mechanics and performance optimizationLeverage AI， rendering， and animation techniques to streamline your workflow and save time and effortGet equipped with various tools to enhance your expertise and thrive in a competitive job marketPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionGame development involves complex problem-solving tasks， from pathfinding to collision detection and AI behavior， all while ensuring optimal performance in rendering graphics and managing vast datasets。 In this book， two seasoned game programming experts with decades of experience offer invaluable insights and proven techniques to help you overcome these challenges， expand your skill set， and optimize your code for enhanced speed and efficiency for seamless gameplay experiences。

Starting with fundamental concepts， the book covers advanced algorithms and their applications in real-world game scenarios。 You'll implement data structures that optimize game functionality， solve algorithmic problems efficiently， and enhance gameplay with robust AI and rendering techniques。 The chapters help you explore key topics such as collision detection， pathfinding， and animation through practical examples and executable C++ code to showcase algorithmic intricacies， instead of relying on descriptive language or pseudocode。 Throughout the book， you'll explore algorithms in detail for game development， gaining insight into their practical utilization。

By the end of this game development book， you’ll have gained a comprehensive understanding of the essential algorithms to tackle game development challenges with confidence and creativity。

What you will learnUnderstand fundamental data structures and their applications in gamesSolve algorithmic problems relevant to game developmentImplement efficient rendering techniques for 2D and 3D graphicsDevelop AI opponents and incorporate machine learning into gamesDesign， create， and animate game charactersOptimize game performance through effective data structures and algorithmsExplore modern AI techniques for advanced game developmentWho this book is forThis book is for individuals with prior experience in game programming who are eager to delve into algorithms applicable to their game development endeavors。 Whether you're a motivated game programmer， technical artist， designer， or manager， this book will be your most valuable learning tool and reference guide。 To fully benefit from this book， you need to possess fundamental C++ programming skills， familiarity with basic mathematics and data structures， and a solid understanding of video game concepts。

Table of ContentsGearing C++ for Game DevelopmentData Structures in Building Game FunctionalityProblem-Solving Algorithms and Their ApplicationsRendering the Mastering 2D GraphicsLearning Camera and Camera Controls 3D Rendering Techniques 3D Scene Optimizations Animating Your CharactersBuilding AI Opponents Exploring Moder