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Handle keyboard and mouse events with PyGame
Load, transform and display images with PyGame
In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn the basics of game development with Python using the PyGame modules. Through hands on, practical experience, you will go through concepts like creating a game loop, image display and transformation, event handling, and writing game logic. You will then apply the concepts to create your first game with Python and PyGame. This course is aimed at learners who are looking to get started with game development using Python, and have some prior programming experience in the Python programming language. The ideal learner has understanding of Python syntax, and computer programming concepts. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
Video Game Development
Python Programming
Pygame
Game Programming
Computer Programming
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction
Project Setup
Initialization and Game Loop
Images, Blit and Flip
Animal Class
Displaying Animal Images
Handling Events
Displaying Recent Images
Finishing Touches
Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required
In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step
by AA
Sep 16, 2020Very nice project. Easy to follow and good explaination. Go for it
by SP
Jul 21, 2020The course is great but there are some aspects in explaining that need some more attention.
by IE
Sep 23, 2020It would be best if the instructor explain some concepts and function of the pygame library before the project but overall the course and instructor both are great.
by HP
Aug 4, 2020good course for beginners, you need to learn some higher level concepts before starting this course tho.
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