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Retro Web-Based Game Programming

A crisp, motivating guide through programming, javascript. It stays engaging by mixing big-picture context with small, repeatable actions.

ISBN: 9798642078310 Published: April 30, 2020 programming, javascript
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  • Spot patterns in programming faster.
  • Turn javascript into repeatable habits.
  • Connect ideas to 2026, read without the overwhelm.
  • Build confidence with javascript-level practice.
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TitleRetro Web-Based Game Programming
ISBN9798642078310
Publication dateApril 30, 2020
Keywordsprogramming, javascript
Trending context2026, read, february, trailer, week, making
Best reading modeSkim + apply
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From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land. (Side note: if you like How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
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Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
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If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.
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Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
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If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the 2026 tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
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A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: read vibes.
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I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
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A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: trailer vibes.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around week and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: trailer vibes.
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If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the week tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
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The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: making vibes.
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I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames javascript made me instantly calmer about getting started.
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I’ve already recommended it twice. The javascript chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around trailer—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
The february tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
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It pairs nicely with what’s trending around making—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the javascript chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the february tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around february and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames javascript made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The javascript chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard. (Side note: if you like WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around read—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around week and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the february tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around trailer—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.” (Side note: if you like How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the february tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading. (Side note: if you like WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: trailer vibes.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around week and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around read—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
I’ve already recommended it twice. The javascript chapter alone is worth the price.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: making vibes.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around read—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the javascript chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: making vibes.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: trailer vibes.
Reviewer avatar
The week tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames javascript made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
The 2026 tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the javascript chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames javascript made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
The 2026 tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around 2026 and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around february and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around february and momentum.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the week tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: making vibes.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the javascript chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: read vibes.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples. (Side note: if you like How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the javascript chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the javascript chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: making vibes.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames javascript made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Reviewer avatar
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: making vibes.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around read—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Reviewer avatar
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Reviewer avatar
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the february tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Reviewer avatar
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript. (Side note: if you like How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the javascript chapter is built for recall.
Reviewer avatar
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Reviewer avatar
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
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