{"product_id":"mastering-android-game-physics-owen-j-ethan-9798274447959","title":"Mastering Android Game Physics: Collision And Kinematics","description":"This book is your comprehensive guide to implementing the fundamental physics principles-specifically \u003cb\u003ecollision detection\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ekinematics\u003c\/b\u003e-that bring your game worlds to life. You'll move beyond simple, static graphics to create dynamic environments where objects interact convincingly, respond accurately to forces, and move with precision.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat You'll Learn: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollision Detection: \u003c\/b\u003e Master techniques for detecting intersections and overlaps between different shapes (circles, rectangles, polygons) using algorithms like the \u003cb\u003eSeparating Axis Theorem (SAT)\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn to handle collisions efficiently for high-performance mobile gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollision Response: \u003c\/b\u003e Implement realistic responses to collisions, including calculating and applying \u003cb\u003eimpulses\u003c\/b\u003e to simulate bouncing, friction, and object-to-object energy transfer.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKinematics: \u003c\/b\u003e Gain a deep understanding of \u003cb\u003eposition, velocity, and acceleration\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn how to correctly apply Euler integration and other numerical methods for stable and accurate movement simulations, even under varying framerates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Implementation: \u003c\/b\u003e Translate complex physics theory into working code using the \u003cb\u003eAndroid NDK\u003c\/b\u003eand native Java\/Kotlin for optimal speed. Develop a robust, reusable physics engine architecture tailored for the Android platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Owen J. Ethan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798274447959\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.22d","brand":"Owen J. Ethan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965545136383,"sku":"9798274447959","price":12.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_046064df-3ef3-4a96-9847-320bc23f05be.jpg?v=1767281274","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mastering-android-game-physics-owen-j-ethan-9798274447959","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}