The
JavaScript programming language is probably the
most popular programming language in the world. Companies all around the globe require developers who are proficient with this language. In this course, I teach you about the language then apply your new skills to create three games.
Before you write your first game you’ll use your new JavaScript skills and the popular Open Source library,
ThreeJS to create several simple online 3D apps. Once you know enough about the ThreeJS library it’s time to
create your first game. The first game is a simple game. Here you’ll learn about
loading assets, moving assets, user input, and collision testing.The course
builds on the skills you learn. The next game is a
shooter and you learn how to animate a player avatar, how to control NPC characters so they patrol on a random path using
navigation meshes and path-finding. You’ll learn how to control the avatar with a
keyboard or gamepad and on mobile using an
on-screen controller. You’ll learn how to fire bullets at the enemy and add
AI to the NPCs so they fire back. All the key ingredients of a shooter game.
The last game uses the
physics engine CannonJS to control the motion of balls in an Eight-ball Pool game.
Along the way, you’ll learn to use the
3D application program Blender to prepare your 3D assets for the games you develop.
Once you’ve completed the course you’ll be
super ready for any challenges an employer throws your way when writing JavaScript code. But the main thing is
you’ll have developed your much in-demand skills while having fun making games.