Game Development Patterns with Unity 2021: Explore practical game development using software design patterns and best practices in Unity and C#

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Solve your programming woes in Unity with practical design propositions

Key FeaturesGain a comprehensive overview of Unity engine architecture and coding modelBuild a complete racing game using software design patterns and understand how to implement them in UnityDownload the source code of the complete prototype demonstrating each of the software patterns usedBook Description

This book is written for every game developer ready to tackle the bigger picture and start working with advanced programming techniques and design patterns in Unity.

Game Development Patterns with Unity 2021 is an introduction to the core principles of reusable software patterns and how to employ them to build components efficiently.

In this second edition, you’ll tackle design patterns with the help of a practical example; a playable racing game prototype where you’ll get to apply all your newfound knowledge. Notable updates also include a game design document (GDD), a Unity programming primer, and the downloadable source code of a complete prototype.

Your journey will start by learning about overall design of the core game mechanics and systems. You’ll discover tried-and-tested software patterns to code essential components of a game in a structured manner, and start using classic design patterns to utilize Unity’s unique API features.

As you progress, you’ll also identify the negative impacts of bad architectural decisions and understand how to overcome them with simple but effective practices.

By the end of this Unity book, the way you develop Unity games will change – you’ll adapt a more structured, scalable, and optimized process that will help you take the next step in your career.

What you will learnStructure professional Unity code using industry-standard development patternsIdentify the right patterns for implementing specific game mechanics or featuresDevelop configurable core game mechanics and ingredients that can be modified without writing a single line of codeReview practical object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques and learn how they re used in the context of a Unity projectBuild unique game development systems such as a level editorExplore ways to adapt traditional design patterns for use with the Unity APIWho this book is for

This book is for Unity game developers who want to learn industry standards for building Unity games. Knowledge of the Unity game engine and programming in the C# language is a must, so if you’re a beginner, try our Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 2021 handbook instead.

Table of ContentsBefore We BeginThe Game Design DocumentA Short Primer to Programming in UnityImplementing a Game Manager with the SingletonManaging Character States with the State PatternManaging Game Events with the Event BusImplement a Replay System with the Command PatternOptimizing with the Object Pool PatternDecoupling Components with the Observer PatternImplementing Power-Ups with the Visitor PatternImplementing a Drone with the Strategy PatternUsing the Decorator to Implement a Weapon SystemImplementing a Level Editor with Spatial PartitionAdapting Systems with an AdapterConcealing Complexity with a Facade PatternManaging Dependencies with the Service Locator Pattern
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1800200811
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800200814
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.56 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,434,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #317 in C# Programming (Books) #426 in Computer & Video Game Design #987 in Game Programming
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