Learn C++ By Making Games

Learn how to program in the C++ language

Some of the things the reader will learn from the book:

  • Learning about the C++ language for the beginner programmer
  • Understand some basic C++ techniques and principles
  • Learn how to leverage C++ basics in basic game projects
  • Learn to use SDL to move simple sprites around



Erik Yuzwa (Calgary, AB) has been a professional computer programmer for over seven years since he graduated from University of Calgary in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. In 1995, he founded Wazoo Enterprises Inc. to pursue creating game programming related tutorials and articles. Concurrently, he holds a position at a top oil and gas company allowing him to be a Web Systems Architect, where he uses his Java, ASP/Cold Fusion, C#/C++ and other programming skills to create real solutions with various clients. In 2001, he added Game Programming Educator to his schedule in which he instructs the game development process at the University of Calgary Continuing Education.