All I ever needed to know about programming, I learned from re-writing classic arcade games : Future Play

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Becker, K., & Parker, J. R. (2005). All I ever needed to know about programming, I learned from re-writing classic arcade games : Future Play.

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Title: All I ever needed to know about programming, I learned from re-writing classic arcade games : Future Play
Contributor(s): Becker, Katrin
Parker, J. R.
Description: The quest for interesting, engaging, yet doable programming assignments is an ongoing one. Authentic, realistic examples have often been drawn from business, and games have often been overlooked as being too narrow in scope. This paper explains why computer games, especially classic arcade games are ideal vehicles for learning to program.
Date Issued: 2005
Type: conference publication
Subject(s): Computer science
Programming languages (Electronic computers)
Video game design
Other Source Information: Katrin Becker, and Parker, J.R. All I Ever Needed to Know About Programming, I Learned From Re-writing Classic Arcade Games Future Play, The International Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, October 13-15 2005.
Appears in Collection(s): Science and Technology