Taking this basic gaming class in C++ is really a neat experience. It allows me to do something fun while learning something tedious or boring. Some say that learning this way is a bad idea, because you can end up learning the teacher's bad habits.
While that is probably true …
When I originally created JustChess, I had a problem. If you were playing a game, and pressed the new game button, then started another game, you could press back and go back to the menu, then back and go back to the game. This was a bit odd. At the …
After the rough time I had completing section 6 of the course, I was not looking forward to section 7. However, it turned out that section 6 was just tough, and section 7 was pretty easy. That doesn't mean I didn't have any trouble though.
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Another one of the great issues brought up by a user of JustChess, my simple chess playing Android app, was the fact that when the screen was rotated, you can't see the bottom half of the board!
Realistically, this would require one of two things:
Finally completed section 6 of my C++ course. It was rough. I ran into several issues that the instructor did not explain, because he is using Windows Microsoft Visual Studio, and I am using Geany on Linux.
I guess there are some things that just get taken for granted when …
Praise God! Another video series featuring more advanced material!
Previously, I had created a video tutorial and guide for how to compile Android, from Lollipop through Marshmallow, Nougat, and Oreo. If you need help learning the basics or intermediate material, please see my other video tutorial thread on XDA, Or …
After my JustChess app hit the F-Droid repository, I was pleasantly surprised to hear that people were trying it out! With every wave of players, however, came a new wave of issues. I like issues. I'm a bit of a problem solver, so it gives me a clear direction to …
For the purposes of my C++ training class, I am supposed to make a zombie horde game. However, I am not a horror fan, and I have 3 very young children. So, I decided to tone it down a bit and make it more comical and cartoon-ish. Thus enter: JelloStorm …
While trying to update and add features to my old open source Hourglass app, I decided that the issue posted asking for a notification cancel button was a pretty good idea!
Now you can cancel your timer at any time from the notification bar! The code was pretty simple, actually …
Just completed section 5 of my Udemy course for learning C++. Overall it's been a great experience! As well as completing that section, I have completed my first C++ game! (Whoo-hoo! Praise God!) "TIMBER!"
I have a Linux version that you can download from my GitLab. Most likely, the pre-compiled …