A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
unity× 9522
a cross-platform game creation system that focuses on easy art pipeline process. It consists of a game engine and an integrated development environment. The game engine's scripting is built o…
c#× 5707
a multi-paradigm, managed, strongly typed, garbage-collected, programming language created by Microsoft in conjunction with the .NET platform.
opengl× 3748
a graphics standard and API which targets the desktop and workstation markets. It is designed to be easy to accelerate with dedicated computer hardware, and hence most implementations give g…
c++× 3536
a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose programming language.
java× 3140
both a popular object-oriented programming language and runtime environment which allows Java programs to run unchanged on most hardware and software platforms.
xna× 3051
a game framework by Microsoft that allows deployment for Windows, Windows Phone & Xbox 360.
libgdx× 2128
a cross-platform Java game development framework based on OpenGL (ES) that works on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iOS and your WebGL enabled browser.
android× 2064
an operating system for mobile devices developed and maintained by Google, Inc. This tag should contain specific programming questions about Android.
collision-detection× 1971
the determination of whether or not two or more entities make contact with each other during gameplay.
physics× 1771
Relating to the motion of objects through space and time. Including concepts such as acceleration (thrust and gravity), mass, collision response, friction and more.
3d× 1608
3D refers to three dimensional space where coordinates are represented with X, Y and Z values.
mathematics× 1464
Mathematics questions deal with the arithmetic, geometry, calculus, formulae and other calculations used in the development of a game.
shaders× 1449
a computer program that runs on graphics hardware and provides a high degree of control over how scenes are rendered
game-design× 1359
the process of deciding the rules and mechanics of a game, and solving balancing problems to achieve the intended play experience. For questions about design of software code, use the A…
javascript× 1166
a prototype-based scripting language that is dynamic, weakly typed and has first-class functions. It is a multi-paradigm language, supporting object-oriented,…
animation× 1106
The simulation of an in-game entity's motion, such as running or sitting or striking.
directx× 976
a set of multimedia APIs from Microsoft aimed primarily at game developers. Popular APIs within the DirectX collection include Direct3D, XInput, and XAudio.
rendering× 958
The process of generating an image or series of images from a model by means of computer programming.
algorithm× 929
used for calculation, data processing, and automated reasoning. More precisely, an algorithm is an effective method expressed as a finite list of well-defined instructions for calculati…
graphics× 914
A very generic term referring to visual part of a game. Try to avoid unrelevant usage and instead tag for specific graphics type (2D, 3D), API, framework or a library you are using, if possible.
camera× 884
viewed from a camera, which is the viewpoint from which the game world is observed from.
movement× 747
A simple term for "translation", the change of position of an entity typically on the route of going from point A to point B.
networking× 738
Two or more computers connected together via cable bound or wireless communication links for the purpose of information exchange.
box2d× 734
an open-source rigid-body 2D physics simulation library for games, written in C++, with ports in various languages
monogame× 699
Open-source implementation of Microsoft's XNA 4, for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, among others.
xna-4.0× 685
a programming environment that allows you to use Visual Studio to create games for Windows Phone, the Xbox 360 console, and Windows-based computers.
ios× 648
an operating system for mobile devices created by Apple Inc. It runs on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
directx11× 631
the primary graphics API for Microsoft platforms including Windows, Xbox One, and Windows phone.
