Retro Web-Based Game Programming

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the programming chapter is built for recall.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

If you enjoyed Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around making and momentum.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The javascript sections feel super practical.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the making tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around week—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The javascript sections feel super practical.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

If you enjoyed How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around making and momentum.

If you enjoyed Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The programming chapter alone is worth the price.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the javascript examples.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around february—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The javascript part hit that hard.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The javascript framing is chef’s kiss.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around 2026—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The javascript part hit that hard.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: february vibes.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the trailer tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

The trailer tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

I’m usually wary of hype, but Retro Web-Based Game Programming earns it. The programming chapters are concrete enough to test.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The javascript sections feel field-tested.

The making tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started. (Side note: if you like How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the programming chapter is built for recall.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around february—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

The trailer tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The javascript framing is chef’s kiss.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land. (Side note: if you like Vulkan API - Owners' Workshop Manual (2nd Edition) - Computer Programming (Beginners Onwards): Everything You Need To Get Started With The Vulkan API (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The javascript sections feel super practical.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The javascript part hit that hard.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The javascript sections feel super practical.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The javascript framing is chef’s kiss. (Side note: if you like How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around week—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The javascript framing is chef’s kiss.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: week vibes.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the programming chapter is built for recall.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

If you enjoyed How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around trailer and momentum.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around week—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

Not perfect, but very useful. The week angle kept it grounded in current problems.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around february—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on programming.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The javascript sections feel super practical.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on programming.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.

Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.

If you enjoyed How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around making and momentum.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around week—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.” (Side note: if you like How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the making tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

Not perfect, but very useful. The week angle kept it grounded in current problems.

If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around making and momentum.

Not perfect, but very useful. The february angle kept it grounded in current problems.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The javascript sections feel super practical.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the programming chapter is built for recall.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the making tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: week vibes.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The javascript framing is chef’s kiss.

The trailer tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The javascript sections feel field-tested.

If you enjoyed How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around trailer and momentum.

Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on programming.

The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around 2026—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading. (Side note: if you like WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

Not perfect, but very useful. The february angle kept it grounded in current problems.

The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around week—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

Not perfect, but very useful. The february angle kept it grounded in current problems.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The javascript part hit that hard.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the javascript arguments land.

This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The javascript sections feel super practical.

The trailer tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.

The trailer tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win. (Side note: if you like WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

Not perfect, but very useful. The week angle kept it grounded in current problems.

A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the programming chapter is built for recall.

Practical, not preachy. Loved the javascript examples.

I’ve already recommended it twice. The programming chapter alone is worth the price.

I’m usually wary of hype, but Retro Web-Based Game Programming earns it. The programming chapters are concrete enough to test.

If you enjoyed WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum. (Side note: if you like WebGL Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)

A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.

If you enjoyed How to Write Retro Games - Web Programming (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.

If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the trailer tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.

Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.

I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The javascript part hit that hard.

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The javascript framing is chef’s kiss.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.

The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the programming connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.

It pairs nicely with what’s trending around february—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”

Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The javascript framing is chef’s kiss.

I didn’t expect Retro Web-Based Game Programming to be this approachable. The way it frames programming made me instantly calmer about getting started.