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Reader review4 / 5
An enjoyable and informative read
Very good, with a few caveats. The core material is strong.
I came to this book already familiar with the basics, and it still had plenty to offer. The code samples assume a particular environment, which took a bit of fiddling to get running properly. The progression from chapter to chapter is well thought out; nothing feels out of order. I found myself making notes in the margins, which is always a good sign. Solid, and I would buy another book from this author without hesitation.
Almost excellent. A second edition could easily push it to five stars.
I picked this up after getting stuck on a project and it turned out to be exactly the right book at the right time. Some terminology is introduced without much ceremony; I had to look a few things up along the way. The chapters on computer graphics are the strongest — the examples are stripped down but complete, and I could follow along without constant guessing. Good value for the price and worth the time it takes to work through properly.
Recommended, with the caveat that it is not a gentle introduction.
I came to this book already familiar with the basics, and it still had plenty to offer. There is a section near the end that ties several earlier ideas together in a way I had not seen before. The balance between theory and practice is well judged; neither side dominates. Four stars, and I suspect a second edition could easily push it to five.
Excellent from start to finish. No filler, no padding.
I have been working with game development for a few years now and I still found plenty here that was new to me. I found myself making notes in the margins, which is always a good sign. The balance between theory and practice is well judged; neither side dominates. I have already recommended it to two colleagues and will recommend it to more.
Strong content, uneven pacing. I would still recommend it.
I picked this up after getting stuck on a project and it turned out to be exactly the right book at the right time. The writing is direct and does not waste space on filler, which I value in a technical book. Some of the material is available elsewhere, but rarely presented this clearly. The book rewards careful reading. Skimming it would be a mistake. Good value for the price and worth the time it takes to work through properly.
Useful in parts. Fine as a reference, less so as a cover-to-cover read.
I picked this up after getting stuck on a project and it turned out to be exactly the right book at the right time. The author avoids over-explaining, which keeps the pace up but means you need to pay attention. The balance between theory and practice is well judged; neither side dominates. Borrow it first if you can, or at least check the table of contents carefully before buying.
