World of Warcraft Programming: A Guide and Reference for Creating WoW Addons

World of Warcraft Programming: A Guide and Reference for Creating WoW Addons

The #1 bestselling programming book is back with updated andexpanded coverage of the newest release of WoW! <p>World of Warcraft (WoW) is currently the world's largestmassively multiplayer online role-playing game. The newest release,"Wrath of the Lich King," has created a demand for updatedinformation on writing addons. This eagerly anticipated editionanswers that request and is an essential reference for creating WoWaddons.</p><p>Written by a duo of authors who have each contributed a numberof successful WoW addons, the book offers an overview of Lua andXML (the programming languages used to write addons) and includescoverage of specific pitfalls and common programming mistakes-andhow to avoid them. Valuable examples show you detailed aspects ofwriting addons for WoW and demonstrate how to implement addonconcepts such as variables, slash commands, secure templates, andmore.</p><ul><li>World of Warcraft insiders share their techniques for writingaddons for both the latest version of WoW as well as the new Wrathof the Lich King expansion set</li><li>Guides you through the specific nuances of the WoW API with theuse of detailed examples</li><li>Discusses ways to distribute and host your WoW addons so otherscan download and use them</li><li>Explains how to respond to events, create frames, and use theWoW API to interact with the game</li></ul><p>You'll be well on your way to creating exciting WoW addons withthis comprehensive reference by your side.</p><p><b>Note:</b> CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.</p>