DRIVING TOWARDS JAVASCRIPT- GAMING..!!
ABOUT JAVASCRIPT :
JavaScript is the world’s most popular programming language. It is currently used by 94.5% of all websites and, despite originally being designed as a client-side language, JavaScript has now made its way to the server-side of websites (Node. js), mobile devices (React Native and Ionic) and desktop (Electron). JavaScript has achieved the goal, set by Java a long time ago: write once, run anywhere. There are various JavaScript uses in different segments.
JavaScript is a text-based programming language used both on the client-side and server-side that allows you to make web pages interactive. It a programming language that adds interactivity to your website. This happens in games, in the behavior of responses when buttons are pressed or with data entry on forms; with dynamic styling; with animation, etc.
JavaScript is mainly used in :
1. Websites
JavaScript lets one add behavior to the web page where the page responds to actions without loading a new page to request processing. It enables the website to interact with visitors and execute complex actions.
2. Web Applications
As browsers and personal computers have continued to improve, JavaScript gained the ability to create robust web applications.
3. Presentations
A very popular use of JavaScript is to create presentations as websites. Using the Reveal.js framework, this becomes really easy if you are familiar with HTML and CSS.
4. Server Applications
With the advent of Node.js a few years ago, JavaScript made its way from the browser into the server. Since then Node is adopted by major companies such as Wal-Mart, as a key part of back end infrastructure.
5. Web Servers
You can create much more robust servers using Node or the standard server application framework Express.js. Many of the previously mentioned Nodes are actually built using MEAN stack (Mongo Express Angular Node) of which Express is the key component.
6. Games
While the browser hasn’t been the traditional games platform in the past, recently it has become robust for games.
7. Mobile Apps
One of the most powerful things you can do with JavaScript is to build an application for non-web contexts as well.
Industry Use-cases of JavaScript in Gaming World..!!
Overview:
JavaScript can be used to make games using a variety of platforms and tools. Both 2d and 3d libraries can be used in combination with JavaScript to create fully-fledged games in the browser or external game engine platforms.
Most popular JavaScript game engines on the market today..!!
Phaser:
Phaser supports HTML Canvas, WebGL, desktop, and mobile development. Based on browser support, Phaser has the ability to automatically shift between canvas and WebGL depending on platform support. It uses the Pixi.js library for rendering and allows games to be compiled to iOS, Android, or native desktop apps.
BabylonJS:
Babylon is a web-rendering engine but comes complete with all the features one would expect from a full-fledged game engine. Such features as WebGL support, lights, cameras, mesh support, animations, etc. are standard issues with BabylonJS. BabylonJS also features a great sandbox on their websites in which one can get a feel for the dynamics and interface.
Pixi:
Fortune 500 companies rely on the power of PixiJS to create the stunning 2D web graphics one would expect from bottomless marketing budgets and R&D efforts. PixiJS supports multiple platforms, provides high-level APIs to the WebGL API, supports HTML canvas as a fallback, and caters to a wide range of devices and platforms. It’s free, open-source, and lightweight.
PlayCanvas:
It offers browser-based development what Unreal Engine and Unity have offered to PC and Mobile gaming: a robust engine with the robust developer and device support. Overall PlayCanvas is a relatively new game engine but stands to be one of the first all-around enterprise-grade browser-based game engines.
External Frameworks used with JavaScript frameworks are:
🔷 WebGL
🔷 HaXe
🔷 Melonjs
🔷 Threejs
Few examples of diverse games built using JavaScript are :
Candy Crush:
Candy Crush was one of the first popular freemium games. This means that the game is free to play, although in-game purchases can help users progress faster or purchase add-ons.
King Digital Entertainment developed Candy Crush Saga with the JavaScript programming language. The flexible nature of this framework enabled developers to create a mobile application that looked and felt like the Facebook web application.
In addition, Candy Crush made use of Facebook’s React Native Javascript framework to link the mobile game with Facebook’s web application. This allowed users to invite friends to the game and compare their scores against their social network. This feature helped make the game so popular and kept users engaged past their initial download.
The success of the Candy Crush model has transformed the mobile gaming industry. Applications like Bejeweled and Zookeeper Battle have used JavaScript to create similar ultra-successful games. Expect to see JavaScript continue to dominate the mobile gaming market because of its extensive frameworks and wide applicability.
HexGL :
HexGL is a fast-paced futuristic racing game built primarily with HTML5, JavaScript and WebGL.
CrossCode:
Quite possibly the most comprehensive JavaScript game available. CrossCode was created using HTML and ImpactJS.
PolyCraft:
Polycraft offers a resource collection, 3d tower defense game. Its probably one of the most polished JavaScript games available and it run incredibly smoothly in most web browsers. Polycraft is a 3D action tower defence game. Explore the island, help the Wildlings and gather resources to build a base.
CLOSURE:
The importance of JavaScript as a web technology can be determined from the fact that it is currently used by 94.5% of all websites. JavaScript is one of the most reliable languages when it comes to game development. The main advantage of the language is that it can be used for both website development and game development.
Finally Through this it can be concluded that JavaScript plays a vital role in all the industrial challenges..!!
