Learn C++ programming with a fun, real-world application that allows you to create your own games! About This Book<ul>
<li>Be a top programmer by being able to visualize programming concepts; how data is saved in computer memory, and how a program flows</li>
<li>Keep track of player inventory, create monsters, and keep those monsters at bay with basic spell casting by using your C++ programming skills within Unreal Engine 4</li>
<li>Understand the C++ programming concepts to create your own games</li>
</ul>Who This Book Is ForIf you are really passionate about games and have always wanted to write your own, this book is perfect for you. It will help you get started with programming in C++ and explore the immense functionalities of UE4.What You Will Learn<ul>
<li>Visualize and truly understand C++ programming concepts, such as how data is saved in computer memory and how program flow works</li> <li>Write reusable code by grouping lines of code into functions</li> <li>Learn how inheritance works-how traits of a base class are passed on to derived classes</li> <li>Learn about dynamic allocation of new memory for your program</li> <li>Design your own world using the UE4 editor</li> <li>Practice programming by coding behaviors into your game world, including player inventory tracking, monsters, and NPCs</li> </ul>In DetailUnreal Engine 4 is used to create top notch, exciting games by AAA studios, and learning to program in C++ needs some serious motivation.
Learning C++ by Creating Games With UE4 will start with the basics of C++: installing a code editor so you can begin to write C++ code. You will then learn how to write small, self-contained C++ programs that show you how to use the C++ language, without overwhelming you with too much code at the beginning. As we dig into more advanced C++ concepts, you will start to explore the functionality the UE4 engine has to offer. You will use the UE4 editor to create your own world, and then program in some seriously fun gameplay. By the end of this book, you should have a good grasp of how to program in C++.

Learning C++ by Creating Games with UE4: Learn C++ Programming With a Fun, Real-World Application That Allows You to Create Your Own Games!

Computers & Technology

Sherif, William

Games & Strategy Guides

Packt Pub Ltd

Key Features
<ul>
<li>A straightforward and easy-to-follow format</li>
<li>A selection of the most important tasks and problems</li>
<li>Carefully organized instructions to solve problems efficiently</li>
<li>Clear explanations of what you did</li>
<li>Solutions that can be applied to solve real-world problems</li>
</ul>Book DescriptionUnreal Engine 4 (UE4) is a complete suite of game development tools made by game developers, for game developers. With more than 100 practical recipes, this book is a guide showcasing techniques to use the power of C++ scripting while developing games with UE4. It will start with adding and editing C++ classes from within the Unreal Editor. It will delve into one of Unreal's primary strengths, the ability for designers to customize programmer-developed actors and components. It will help you understand the benefits of when and how to use C++ as the scripting tool. With a blend of task-oriented recipes, this book will provide actionable information about scripting games with UE4, and manipulating the game and the development environment using C++. Towards the end of the book, you will be empowered to become a top-notch developer with Unreal Engine 4 using C++ as the scripting language.What you will learn<ul>
<li>Build function libraries (Blueprints) containing reusable code to reduce upkeep</li>
<li>Move low-level functions from Blueprint into C++ to improve performance</li>
<li>Abstract away complex implementation details to simplify designer workflows</li>
<li>Incorporate existing libraries into your game to add extra functionality such as hardware integration</li>
<li>Implement AI tasks and behaviors in Blueprints and C++</li>
<li>Generate data to control the appearance and content of UI elements</li>
</ul>About the AuthorWilliam Sherif is a C++ programmer with more than eight years of experience in the programming world, ranging from game programming to web programming. He also worked as a university course instructor (sessional) for seven years. Additionally, he released several apps on the iTunes store, including Strum and MARSHALL OF THE ELITE SQUADRON. In the past, he has won acclaim for delivering course material in an easy-to-understand manner.
Stephen Whittle is a game developer and educator with nearly 10 years of development experience, most of which has been done using Unreal Engine. He is a community contributor to the engine, with features or bug fixes included in almost every major version of the engine since its public release.Table of Contents<ol>
<li>UE4 Development Tools</li>
<li>Creating Classes</li>
<li>Memory Management and Smart Pointers</li>
<li>Actors and Components</li>
<li>Handling Events and Delegates</li>
<li>Input and Collision</li>
<li>Communication between Classes and Interfaces</li>
<li>Integrating C++ and the Unreal Editor</li>
<li>User Interfaces – UI and UMG</li>
<li>AI for Controlling NPCs</li>
<li>Custom Materials and Shaders</li>
<li>Working with UE4 APIs</li>
</ol>

Unreal Engine 4 Scripting with C++ Cookbook: Get the best out of your games by scripting them using UE4

Whittle, Stephen

Packt Publishing

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