World of Warcraft Programming

Auteurs

• Rick Roe
• James Whitehead

Paramètres

• Pages: 1400 pages
• Temps de lecture: 49 heures

• Informatique, programmation
• Manuels et guides
• Warcraft

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The #1 bestselling programming book returns with updated coverage of the latest WoW release, "Wrath of the Lich King." As the world's largest MMORPG, WoW has generated a strong need for current information on writing addons. This edition serves as an essential reference for addon creation, authored by experienced developers of successful WoW addons. It provides an overview of Lua and XML, the programming languages used for addons, while highlighting common pitfalls and programming mistakes to avoid. Detailed examples illustrate key aspects of addon development, including variables, slash commands, and secure templates. Insights from WoW insiders reveal techniques for writing addons compatible with the latest version and the new expansion. The book guides readers through the nuances of the WoW API with practical examples, discusses methods for distributing and hosting addons, and explains how to respond to events, create frames, and interact with the game using the WoW API. With this comprehensive reference, you'll be well-equipped to create exciting WoW addons. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the eBook file.

Achat du livre

• Retiré de bibliothèque

• Année de publication: 2010