Learning C# 7 By Developing Games with Unity 2017 - Third Edition

Description

Do you want to learn C# programming by creating fun and interactive games using the latest Unity 2017 platform? If so, look no further; this is the right book for you. Get started with programming C# so you can create 2D and 3D games in Unity. We will walk you through the basics to get you started with C# 7 and its latest features. Then, explore the use of C# 7 and its latest functional programming capabilities to create amazing games with Unity 2017. You will create your first C# script for Unity, add objects into it, and learn how to create game elements with it. Work with the latest functional programming features of C# and leverage them for great game scripting. Throughout the book, you will learn to use the new Unity 2017 2D tool set and create an interactive 2D game with it. You will make enemies appear to challenge your player, and discover some optimization techniques for great game performance. At the end, you will learn how to transform a 2D game into 3D, and you will be able to skill up to become a pro C# programmer with Unity 2017! 1: Discovering Your Hidden Scripting Skills and Getting Your Environment Ready Prerequisite knowledge to use this book Dealing with scriptphobia Downloading Unity Teaching behavior to GameObjects C# documentation – where to find it and do I need it at all? Working with C# script files Creating a C# script file Introducing the MonoDevelop code editor Instance? What is this? Summary 2: Introducing the Building Blocks for Unity Scripts Understanding what a variable is and what it does What is a method? Introducing the class The Start(), Update(), and Awake() methods, and the execution order Components that communicate using dot syntax Making decisions in code Pencil and paper are powerful tools Summary 3: Getting into the Details of Variables Writing C# statements properly Understanding component properties in Unity's Inspector Changing a property's value in the Inspector panel Private variables Naming your variables properly Beginning variable names with lowercase Using multiword variable names Declaring a variable and its type Assigning values while declaring a variable Where you declare a variable is important Variable scope - determining where a variable can be used Summary 4: Getting into the Details of Methods Using methods in a script Naming methods properly Defining a method the right way Understanding parentheses - why are they there? Specifying a method's parameters Returning a value from a method Summary 5: Lists, Arrays, and Dictionaries What is an array? Storing items in the List List versus arrays Retrieving the data from the Array or List ArrayList Dictionaries Summary 6: Loops Introduction to loops The foreach loop The for loop The while loop while versus for loops Loops in statements Modulo Searching for data inside an array Breaking the loop Summary 7: Object, a Container with Variables and Methods Working with objects is a class act Instantiating an object Bored yet? Using methods with objects Custom constructors Overloading Summary 8: Let's Make a Game! – from Idea to Development Your first game – avoiding the trap of the never–ending concept What do I need to learn before I start creating my own game? Game mechanics and core components Breaking the concept into smaller parts Testing the mechanics Target platform and resolution Target screen resolution Summary 9: Starting Your First Game Setting up a new Unity project for our game Preparing the player prefab PlayerController User input Animator Code Summary 10: Writing GameManager Gameplay loops Singleton class Starting the game Setting up input keys Using triggers Restarting the game Setting up the player starting position Code in this chapter Summary 11: The Game Level Designed levels versus generated levels Creating a designed level Creating a generated level Creating a copy of the level piece Instantiating Vector3 Testing LevelGenerator Extending the level The code used in this chapter Summary 12: The User Interface Introducting the Unity UI Views Buttons Hiding and showing the Canvas Reference exceptions GameView The code in this chapter Summary 13: Collectables Collectables The coin prefab High score and persisting data Health Points and Health bar Magic Points and Magic bar The code in this chapter Summary 14: Enemies What makes an enemy? Movement The code in this chapter Summary 15: Audio, 3D Games, and Export How to add sound effects and music How to create a 3D game How to export and make it playable Code Summary