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Array variables and looping constructs.
Considering which algorithm to implement, to modify the game.
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The 4 hours per week is an estimate based on past participants experiences, however some previous participants have reported taking much less time, while others take considerable longer to complete some weeks. This will depend on your experience and to some extent how powerful your computer is.
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Modifying the program using functions to replace any repeated code.
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Learn basic Java programming by developing a mobile game that you can run on your computer, Android phone or tablet.
Applying variables and operators to the game
Conditional statements and comments.
This beginners course teaches the basics of programming and you dont need any knowledge of coding to take part. You may find it challenging at times, but we hope itll be fun too. However, the course does require you to be comfortable downloading, unzipping and installing software to your computer. If you think that you may find this difficult, you may like to have someone with a good knowledge of IT on hand to help you particularly in Week 1.
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Take your first steps into the world of computer programming and learn how to build your own mobile game in just five weeks. Youll be introduced to the basic constructs and the principles behind computer programs, as well as the building blocks that are used to create them. Using the same tools as industry professionals, youll create algorithms to solve problems and translate them into code. Each week youll put into practice your new-found skills by changing the game code provided in the course, creating a game unique to you.
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Modifying the program to make the ball stay on the screen and adding a control paddle for the user.
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Modifying the game to change the speed of the ball and moving the ball to a position specified by user.
We do recommend using a computer to complete the practical coding exercises in this course, but if you just want to watch the videos and read the tutorials, you should be able to access these on most web connected devices, such as smartphones, tablets and consoles.
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An introduction to the course, programming and the development environment for building the mobile game.
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Setting up the testing environment for your game
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0:05Skip to 0 minutes and 5 secondsHi, Im Karsten Lundqvist. I love gaming. I also like coding. Currently I work a lot on Android programmes. And thats why were here.
1:05Skip to 1 minute and 5 secondsIn that way well get a real game. But through that process, we will actually learn different programming constructs. You will be part of a bigger community, who is helping you to do the learning. So that, if you dont understand something, you can go on, for instance, to our frequently asked questions page. So lets get started. I hope you enjoy the course.
0:16Skip to 0 minutes and 16 secondsI started out with an Amstrad and I coded on it. And I learned to code that way. Code is everywhere, in dishwashers, in cars, in space shuttles. But its actually not rocket science. Everyone can learn. When you write a programme, you rarely start with a blank canvas. Instead, you bring together ideas that youve met before, quite often from seeing other peoples code. Seeing how they worked, modify them, adding extra functions. Didnt necessarily understand the whole programme, but we could concentrate on one particular bit. In this course, we well be developing a game together. Well start out with a ball in the middle of the screen. Well move it around. Well introduce a few programming constructs that will control the ball.
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How to decide which algorithm is required to solve more complex tasks.
Modifying the game to include multiple target objects for the ball to bounce from. The target objects are implemented using arrays and accessed using for loops.
Functions or methods separate parts of a program.
Consolidation of the course analysing the game.
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We recommended that you have an Android device (such as a phone or tablet) running at least Android 2.2 on which you can test and run your game. If you dont have an Android device you can use an emulator on your computer, but this is a much slower and more error-prone process.
Considering the process behind implementing another game.
Compile and run a java application on a mobile phone or emulator
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Begin Programming: Build Your First Mobile Game
Identify and use different data types and Java programming constructs
The course will give you an opportunity to write and edit your own programming code using specific software. To run this software effectively, we recommend a computer (Windows, Mac or Linux) that has a dual-core processor and a minimum of 2GB of RAM though this may vary. For information on operating system support see theAndroid developers site.
Develop a simple program in Java to run on a mobile phone