pdf | 15.76 MB | English | Isbn:9780134277738 | Author: Rogers Cadenhead | Year: 2015
About ebook:
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Minecraft Mods Programming Minecraft® is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB.
This book is not affiliated with or sponsored by Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB.
The easiest, quickest, most entertaining introduction to creating Minecraft mods in Java – updated to use the Spigot server for running your own Minecraft server and creating Minecraft mods
Ideal for Minecraft users, young and old, who are new to programming
Clear and friendly style assumes no prior programming knowledge
Popular author Rogers Cadenhead breaks down Minecraft mods programming concepts and terms into short, easily understandable lessons
Fun examples provide a step-by-step, hands-on experience that begins with simple tasks and gradually builds
Master Minecraft modding and use Java to transform Minecraft's worlds, tools, behavior, weapons, structures, mobs.everything! (Plus, you'll learn some basic Java programming skills you can use anywhere.)
Learn how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly easy step at a time. Modding Minecraft has never been this simple.
This is the easiest, most practical beginner's guide to creating killer Minecraft mods in Java. simple, reliable, full-color instructions for doing everything you really want to do. Here's a small sample of what you'll learn:
Set up your Minecraft server and mod development tools
Master Java basics every Minecraft modder needs to know
Read, write, store, and change information throughout your mod
Build mods that can make decisions and respond to player actions
Understand object-oriented programming and the objects you can program in Minecraft
Handle errors without crashing Minecraft
Use threads to create mobs that can do many things at once
Customize your mobs, and build on existing objects to write new mods
Spawn new mobs, find hidden mobs, and make one mob ride another
Dig holes and build structures
Create projectile weapons and potion effects
Learn Java programming while enhancing your favorite game
Contents at a Glance
Part I: Java from the Ground Up
1 Dig into Minecraft Programming with Java
2 Use NetBeans for Minecraft Programming
3 Create a Minecraft Mod
4 Start Writing Java Programs
5 Understand How Java Programs Work
6 Store and Change Information in a Mod
7 Use Strings to Communicate
8 Use Conditional Tests to Make Decisions
9 Repeat an Action with LoopCategory:Computers, Activity & Game Books, Computer Programming, Home Computer User & Beginner, Programming Languages, Computer & Video Games, Game Programming, Network Programming, Programming - General & Miscellaneous, Java (Programming Language), Computer & Video Games - General & Miscellaneous, Java (Computer program language), Minecraft (Game)->Handbooks, manuals, etc