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Re:Deeper Than Pixels: A Reading List on Video Games by f0e4c2f7 on Saturday October 16, 2021 @06:02AM (#28886744)
Recently I read Game Programming Patterns by Bob Nystrom. Written in a really conversational tone but still includes pseudo code outlining each pattern. Really enjoyed it.

Master's of Doom is a little over-reccomended in this category but for good reason. Feels like you're right there with Carmack and Romero as they build id. Another one I love.

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Re:Deeper Than Pixels: A Reading List on Video Games by hermannj314 on Saturday October 16, 2021 @08:45AM (#28887473)
I also strongly recommend Game Programming Patterns. I have recently bought it and it has been very helpful for me.

As an experienced developer, but new hobbyist game developer, the book has perfect content density - not too introductory nor too mind-numbingly academic.

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Re:Deeper Than Pixels: A Reading List on Video Games by jpm48 on Saturday October 16, 2021 @11:28AM (#28888519)
I recommend this book to my students, Bob writes so well. His crafting interpreters book https://craftinginterpreters.com/ is also brilliant, I wish I could write so well.
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Re:Deeper Than Pixels: A Reading List on Video Games by PicassoCTs on Saturday October 16, 2021 @11:30AM (#28888528)
May i recommend Mike Acton? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0ItVEVjHc&t=1s

https://www.manning.com/books/data-oriented-programming

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data-oriented_design

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Re:Deeper Than Pixels: A Reading List on Video Games by darkmatterrat on Saturday October 16, 2021 @07:41AM (#28887164)
Thanks for the recommendation.
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