HTML5 Simple Game Programming Preparation Learn to build web and mobile games with HTML5. Even if you have no experie...

HTML5 Simple Game Programming Preparation

Learn to build web and mobile games with HTML5. Even if you have no experience in programming or web development, you can create your own games.

This course begins with a quick overview of web development in HTML5 and shows you the basic web framework used in all modern pages. It then teaches essential programming concepts using the JavaScript language embedded in all modern browsers.

It introduces the simpleGame.js engine, showing you how the engine works and introducing a free online game development tool. For more information on game programming, please see my other course.

What are the requirements?

• Access to an HTML5 - compliant browser (Google Chrome 23 or greater recommended)
• Access to a higher-end text editor (specific examples linked in course)
• Any major operating system (Windows 7+, Mac OSX, Linux)

What am I going to get from this course?

• Build a basic web page with HTML
• Use CSS to add essential style to your page
• Understand the main concepts of programming (variables, conditions, loops, branches, functions, and arrays) using JavaScript
• Use JavaScript and the Document Object Model to build a basic interactive web page
• Discover the free simpleGame.js game library and use the online practice tool to begin building your own games online!

What is the target audience?

• Anyone interested in game development.
• Suitable for middle school, high school, or adult learners. Motivated younger students will also enjoy the course, but they may need help from an adult. Perfect course for kids and parents to take together!
• No prior experience in web development or programming is necessary, although it can be useful.
• Programming is NOT a spectator sport! You'll only learn if you're willing to do some exercises on your own.