Author Description

Morgan Ramsay interviews 15 of the most interesting videogame programmers alive today in Game Programmers at Work, offering a companion volume to Apress’s highly acclaimed best-seller Coders at Work. As the words "at work" suggest, Morgan Ramsay focuses on how his interviewees tackle the day-to-day work of programming, while revealing much more, like how they became great programmers, how they recognize programming talent in others, and what kinds of problems they find most interesting. Game Programmers at Work covers all of the tricks of the trade: how these coders squeeze the most performance from their games, what programming languages they favor and why, and what makes their games different from everything else out there. The game coders interviewed also discuss how they learned to program, and the path they took to reach the position they are in now. The book is full of tales of the highs and lows of the game programming world, what it takes to succeed and how they stay on top of their game. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, you'll find Game Programmers at Work an entertaining read containing insights from some of the best minds in the business. What you’ll learn Tips and tricks from the best minds in the business Succeed in a cut throat market Make the best informed choices for your games Who this book is for Professional and amateur videogame programmers Game developers interested in learning from their peers Gamers who are interested in what goes on behind the scenes