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Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 2021

Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 2021 - Sixth Edition

By : Harrison Ferrone
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Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 2021

Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity 2021

4.7 (36)
By: Harrison Ferrone

Overview of this book

The Learning C# by Developing Games with Unity series has established itself as a popular choice for getting up to speed with C#, a powerful and versatile programming language with a wide array of applications in various domains. This bestselling franchise presents a clear path for learning C# programming from the ground up through the world of Unity game development. This sixth edition has been updated to introduce modern C# features with Unity 2021. A new chapter has also been added that covers reading and writing binary data from files, which will help you become proficient in handling errors and asynchronous operations. The book acquaints you with the core concepts of programming in C#, including variables, classes, and object-oriented programming. You will explore the fundamentals of Unity game development, including game design, lighting basics, player movement, camera controls, and collisions. You will write C# scripts for simple game mechanics, perform procedural programming, and add complexity to your games by introducing smart enemies and damage-causing projectiles. By the end of the book, you will have developed the skills to become proficient in C# programming and built a playable game prototype with the Unity game engine.
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Getting started with Unity 2021

If you don't have Unity installed, or are running an earlier version, follow these steps to set up your environment:

  1. Head over to https://www.unity.com/.
  2. Select Get started (shown in the following screenshot):

    Figure 1.1: Unity homepage

    This will take you to the Unity store page. Don't feel overwhelmed by this—you can get Unity completely for free!

    If the Unity homepage looks different for you than what you can see in Figure 1.1, you can go directly to https://store.unity.com.

  3. Select the Personal option. The other paid options offer more advanced functionality and services, but you can check these out on your own:

    Figure 1.2: Unity plans and pricing

  4. After selecting the Personal plan, you'll be asked if you're a first-time or returning user. Select Start here under First-time users:

    Figure 1.3: Start creating with the Unity...

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