Chapter 2. Object-Oriented Approach and Design in Games

In this chapter, we will cover the following recipes:

• Using classes for data encapsulation and abstraction

• Using polymorphism to reuse code

• Using copy constructors

• Using operator overloading to reuse operators

• Using function overloading to reuse functions

• Using files for input and output

• Creating your first simple text-based game

• Templates – when to use them