{"product_id":"9781430232926","title":"Foundation HTML5 Canvas: For Games and Entertainment","description":"\u003cp\u003e    \u003cem\u003eFoundation HTML5 Canvas: For Games and Entertainment\u003c\/em\u003e teaches you how to make exciting interactive games and applications using HTML5 canvas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanvas lets you produce graphics, animations, and applications using the HTML5 and JavaScript web standards. It allows you to draw directly within the browser without the need for third-party plugins like Adobe Flash, and so canvas works perfectly across desktop and mobile devices, like the iPhone and Android. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoundation HTML5 Canvas\u003c\/em\u003e begins by introducing you to HTML5 and the cool new features that it opens up for you. You are then offered a quick guide to JavaScript programming to get you up to speed. Next up you'll receive a thorough introduction to the canvas element, which teaches you how to draw objects within the browser with great ease. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce the basics are covered you’ll move on to the more advanced features of canvas, including image and video manipulation. You’ll also learn how to create realistic animations with the help of some basic physics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoundation HTML5 Canvas\u003c\/em\u003e then teaches you how to create two thrilling space-based games using all the skills you’ve learned so far. You'll find plenty of code examples and illustrations designed to help you understand even the most complex of topics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHTML5 is already here for you, and this book will provide you with all the information you need to enjoy the show. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, source code, and the latest blog posts from author \u003cstrong\u003eRob Hawkes\u003c\/strong\u003e, visit http:\/\/rawkes.com\/foundationcanvas.     \u003c\/p\u003e    What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe exciting new features that HTML5 brings and how to use them \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of programming in JavaScript and capturing user input \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat the canvas drawing element is all about and why you’d want to use it \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to utilize both basic and advanced features of canvas \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create realistic animations using canvas and a splash of physics \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to make interactive games using canvas, JavaScript, and other HTML5 goodies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     The book has been written in a friendly way that makes it approachable to beginners and experts alike. It is predominantly for Web designers who are new to HTML5 and JavaScript, and covers the absolute basics of creating interactive games and applications using the HTML5 canvas element. Experienced Web designers and programmers will also learn about all the features of canvas and how they can be used within their own projects. Flash and Silverlight developers wanting to broaden their reach across the Web and mobile devices will also benefit from the information in this book.      \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroducing HTML5 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoundation JavaScript \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning the Basics of Canvas \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePushing Canvas Further \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManipulating Images and Video \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking Things Move \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplementing Advanced Animation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating the Space Bowling Game \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating the Asteroid Avoidance Game \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking Things Further and the Future of Canvas  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106963800304,"sku":"9781430232926","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430232926_p0.jpg?v=1763750812","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430232926","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}