Learn to code five fun computer games - including Snake and Table Tennis - in this essential beginner's guide for kids. Learn to code five fun computer games in this essential beginner's guide for kids using the popular programming languages HTML and JavaScript. From Mario to Minecraft, discover the basic concepts behind computer games such as loops, ticks, scores, graphics and AI. Then follow the easy step-by-step Game Builds, and learn how to code five ground-breaking games, including Noughts and Crosses, Snake and Table Tennis. Short and simple explanations are given alongside examples of code and there is a supporting website if you get stuck.

 

This book is part of a book series called Get Coding .

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Walker Books Ltd .

David Whitney is an independent software consultant. He helps developers and businesses find smart solutions and write clean, well-tested code. He enjoys helping people learn how to build better software, using leading-edge tools and frameworks. He is the author of the bestselling Get Coding! Learn HTML, CSS & JavaScript and Build a Website, App & Game. He lives in London. Duncan Beedie is a freelance illustrator and children's author based in Bristol, UK. His debut picture book `The Bear who Stared' was recently shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017.