Entity Component System | Coding a 2D Game Engine in Java #10

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In this tutorial, I describe the different methods of abstracting game logic into components. Specifically, I go over the Component Pattern as described by Bob Nystrom in GameProgrammingPatterns, data-oriented design, as specified by the article below, and Entity Component System. I give a brief overview of how each of these systems are coded, and then we implement the Component Pattern.

I also describe how to handle the problem of Component communication. The method I use, uses the GameObject as a middleman, that coordinates communication between different components that it contains.

Code for this tutorial: https://github.com/codingminecraft/Ma...

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http://gameprogrammingpatterns.com/co...
I haven't looked through these articles, but it looks like there may be some good resources.
https://github.com/dbartolini/data-or...

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Here are some books I recommend if you want to learn about game engine development more thoroughly. I do not profit off any of these sales, these are just some books that have helped me out :)

My Recommended Game Engine Books:
Game Engine Architecture: https://www.gameenginebook.com/
Game Physics Cookbook (Read this before the next physics book): https://www.amazon.com/Game-Physics-C...
Game Physics (Ian Millington): https://www.amazon.com/Game-Physics-E...
Game Programming Patterns (Free): https://gameprogrammingpatterns.com/

My Recommended Beginning Game Programming Books:
JavaScript Game Design: https://www.apress.com/gp/book/978143...

My Recommended Java Books:
Data Structures/Algorithms: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Structure...
LWJGL (Free, but I haven't read this thoroughly): https://lwjglgamedev.gitbooks.io/3d-g...

Outro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...