How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback)
A crisp, motivating guide through programming, graphics, compute, javascript. It stays engaging by mixing big-picture context with small, repeatable actions.
ISBN: 9798310050976 Published: February 10, 2025 programming, graphics, compute, javascript, ai
What you’ll learn
Spot patterns in graphics faster.
Turn graphics into repeatable habits.
Connect ideas to read, 2026 without the overwhelm.
Build confidence with programming-level practice.
Who it’s for
Busy builders who want quick wins without fluff. Great for 10–20 minute daily sessions.
How to use it
Pair it with a timer: 12 minutes reading + 3 minutes notes. Bonus: use the nested reviews below to pick chapters first.
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the ai chapter is built for recall.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 15, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 10, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: time vibes.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 9, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on graphics.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 14, 2026
If you enjoyed 101 Ray-Tracing, Ray-Marching and Path-Tracing Projects (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 15, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: stephen vibes.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 13, 2026
If you enjoyed Vulkan Essentials (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum. (Side note: if you like Vulkan Essentials (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 8, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the compute examples.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 14, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 15, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 13, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The stephen angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 10, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the excerpt tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 8, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the compute chapter is built for recall.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 10, 2026
I didn’t expect How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames graphics made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 10, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 9, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The ai sections feel super practical.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 13, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 9, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The programming sections feel super practical.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 14, 2026
If you enjoyed 101 Ray-Tracing, Ray-Marching and Path-Tracing Projects (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around excerpt and momentum.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 11, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 9, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the graphics arguments land.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 12, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the compute arguments land.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 12, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around time—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 8, 2026
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 101 Ray-Tracing, Ray-Marching and Path-Tracing Projects (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 9, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The programming chapter alone is worth the price.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 13, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 13, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the compute connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 13, 2026
I didn’t expect How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames javascript made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 13, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the ai arguments land.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 12, 2026
I didn’t expect How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback) to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 16, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The graphics sections feel field-tested. (Side note: if you like 101 Ray-Tracing, Ray-Marching and Path-Tracing Projects (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 12, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the graphics connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 15, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the excerpt tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 15, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the graphics examples.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 8, 2026
The romance tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 11, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the javascript examples.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 13, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The programming framing is chef’s kiss.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 11, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 8, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems. (Side note: if you like 101 Ray-Tracing, Ray-Marching and Path-Tracing Projects (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 12, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the javascript connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 8, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback) earns it. The ai chapters are concrete enough to test.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 10, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the ai arguments land.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 17, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 13, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The ai sections feel field-tested. (Side note: if you like Vulkan Essentials (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 14, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the ai connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 11, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on programming.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 16, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback) earns it. The programming chapters are concrete enough to test.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 8, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous. (Side note: if you like Foundations of Graphics & Compute - Volume 3: Computing (Hardback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 16, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The ai sections feel super practical.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 14, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The javascript sections feel super practical.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 14, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The graphics sections feel field-tested.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 12, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The programming chapter alone is worth the price.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 15, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around stephen—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 7, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The compute part hit that hard.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 15, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 8, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 13, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 9, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: stephen vibes.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 8, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading. (Side note: if you like Vulkan Essentials (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 14, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 16, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 7, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the javascript examples.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 16, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the compute arguments land.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 9, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 8, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 11, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around 2026—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 11, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The ai part hit that hard.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 7, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the ai connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 17, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 13, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 8, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The compute sections feel super practical.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 14, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the excerpt tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 8, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The javascript part hit that hard.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 12, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on javascript.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 14, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 15, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the ai examples. (Side note: if you like 101 Ray-Tracing, Ray-Marching and Path-Tracing Projects (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 15, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The javascript chapter alone is worth the price.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 7, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The programming part hit that hard.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 14, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on programming.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 16, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the ai arguments land.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 9, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on compute.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 16, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the programming examples.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 16, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the graphics connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 8, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The compute sections feel super practical.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 7, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 14, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on compute.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 10, 2026
If you enjoyed Vulkan Essentials (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 10, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: time vibes.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 11, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on ai.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 16, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the graphics chapter is built for recall.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 15, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the programming arguments land.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 15, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on programming.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 10, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the javascript chapter is built for recall.
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