This second volume of the XNA Xtreme 101 series continues with the foundation of programming with the C# language with over 50 hours of lecture. Volume II begins by expanding upon the C# language foundation already set forth in the first volume. You’ll see how to work with variables, including predefined data types and value reference types. From there, you’ll be introduced to various ways you can loop your code for purposes of automation. This volume also teaches you the key concepts behind Object-Oriented Programming, introducing you to classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. You’ll also learn about constructors, the use of static members, as well as virtual methods. Volume II concludes with the creation of the game Precision, a fast-paced top-down casual action game in which a player’s goal is to navigate a ‘nanite probe’ around the screen to save endangered cells from a degrading disease while avoiding enemy antibodies. During gameplay, any cells that are fully infected will be converted into more antibodies, thereby increasing the number of enemies on the screen. If an antibody touches the nanite probe, the player will lose a life. Once all lives are gone, the game will be over.

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			XNA Xtreme 101 - Vol. 2
	Data Types
	Language Fundamentals Predefined Data Types Value Reference Types Variable Scope		Variable Casting Enumerations Knowledge Review 4
	Loops
	Flow Control 2 Do Loops While Loops3		For Loops Manipulating Loops Knowledge Review 5
	Object-Oriented Programming 1
	Introduction What Is OOP? Introduction To Classes Class Members - Fields Class Members - Methods		Class Members - Properties Boucing X 1 List Generic Class Bouncing X 2 Knowledge Review 6
	Object-Oriented Programming 2
	Introduction Constructors Static Members Inheritance Virtual Methods This Keywords Actor Management Demo Knowledge Review 7 - Part 1 Node Architecture Trasnform Node - Requirements Trasnform Node - Skeleton Trasnform Node - Constructor Trasnform Node - Set Parent Trasnform Node - Simple Rendering Trasnform Node - Grouping Trasnform Node - Remove Nodes Trasnform Node - Find Node Trasnform Node - Name Validation Shape Node - Requirements		Shape Node - Skeleton Shape Node - Constructor Shape Node - Show All Shape Node - Integration Extending Shape Node Command Architecture Command Class Clear Command Command Manager Command Template Exit And Ls Command Create Command Delete Command Parent Command UnParent Command Group Command Rename Command Knowledge Review 7 - Part 2 Advanced Rendering Recreating Tree Command
	XNA Framework
	Intro To The XNA Framework XNA Framework Overview Reflector Under The Hood XNA From Scratch Simple Graphics - Part 1 Simple Graphics - Part 2 Simple Graphics - Part 3		Simple Graphics - Part 4 Intro To Text Drawing Intro To Input Devices Keyboard Input Mouse Input Gamepad Input Knowledge Review 8 - Intro Knowledge Review 8 - Answer
	Precision
	Introduction Requirements Design Phase Implementation Overview Implementation - Part 1 Coding - Part 1 Implementation - Part 2 Coding - Part 2 Implementation - Part 3 Coding - Part 3 Implementation - Part 4 Coding - Part 4 Implementation - Part 5 Coding - Part 5 Implementation - Part 6 Coding - Part 6 Implementation - Part 7 Coding - Part 7 Implementation Part 8		Coding - Part 8 Implementation - Part 9 Coding - Part 9 Implementation - Part 10 Coding - Part 10 Implementation - Part 11 Coding - Part 11 Implementation - Part 12 Coding - Part 12 Implementation - Part 13 Coding - Part 13 Graphics Intro Cell Graphic Antibody Graphic Probe Graphic Stopwatch Graphic4 Background Graphic Graphics Cleanup Volume 2 End

What makes 'XNA Xtreme 101' different from other training videos?
With the advent of XNA, a whole new world has been opened to proficient developers or first-time coders. Never before has has the ability to develop games that can be played on a console been available to the Average Joe. And, never before has there been such a comprehensive, in-depth, and user-friendly training program capable of taking someone from completely new to programming to creating their very own games which can then be played on an Xbox 360 or PC. 'XNA Xtreme 101' was conceived to do exactly that. Moreover, it is designed to keep the information flowing in a smooth, easy-to-understand manner that is engaging and highly entertaining! You won’t have to worry about boring monotonous lecture material; the instructors keep everything upbeat and on-target, whether you’re talking about high-level design or lower-level implementation! Plus, there is nowhere on the planet where you can get this level of professional-quality education for anywhere near this price!

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Are there any prerequisites for watching this content?
The only prerequisite for XNA Xtreme 101 is that you know how to use your computer. Nothing else is assumed of the viewer. The lectures introduce you to programming using C# and XNA from the ground up, and any past experience you may have with programming is simply a bonus.

What hardware or software do I need to complete this class?

You NEED the following:

- A computer with the Windows operating system that supports Visual C# 2005 Express and is capable of running our VTMs. - A copy of Visual C# 2005 Express. Don’t worry, it’s free. - The XviD codec installed. - A stable Internet connection, preferably broadband.

The following prerequisites are optional, based on which game assets you want to create yourself, and whether you want to play the game on an Xbox 360.

- Some sort of paint software - Sound recording/editing software - Xbox 360 Controller for your PC (This is not required, but HIGHLY recommended) - An Xbox 360 with hard drive and subscription to the Creator’s Club

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