Source Code Makeover: Square Shooter, Part 3
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
This is a continuation from Part 1 and Part 2, where I go through the source code of Square Shooter, an Asteroids clone, and try to redesign the code to be more readable.
Source Code Makeover: Square Shooter, Part 2
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
This is a continuation from Part 1, where I go through the source code of Square Shooter, an Asteroids clone, and try to redesign the code to be more readable.
Source Code Makeover: Square Shooter, Part 1
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
In this blog post, I'm taking a game off of Pygame.org and going through it to make it more readable and extend its functionality. You'll see an example of how to take code that works and changes to improve it's design (but more importantly, I explain why I make those changes).
Need a Game Idea? A List of Game Mechanics and a Random Mechanic Mixer.
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
If you need an idea for a game, try this random game mechanic generator.
Using Trigonometry to Animate Bounces, Draw Clocks, and Point Cannons at a Target
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
How to use trigonometry in your Pygame games.
16 Common Python Runtime Errors That Beginners Find
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
Figuring out what Python's error messages mean can be kind of tricky when you are first learning the language. Here's a list of common errors that result in runtime error messages which will crash your program.
A Common Programmer Mistake: Dog is not the Opposite of Cat
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
True is the opposite of false. Up is the opposite of down. What is the opposite of dog?
A Modest Proposal: Please Don't Learn to Code Because It Will Damage Your Tiny Brain
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
Implement a "Save Game" Feature in Python with the shelve Module
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
This post goes into the details of how you can add a "save game" feature to your Python games.
Stop Using "print()" for Debugging: A 5 Minute Quickstart Guide to Python’s logging Module
Posted by Al Sweigart in misc
To figure out bugs in your code, you might put in print statements/print() calls to display the value of variables. Don’t do this. Use the Python logging module.