Simple and Fast Multimedia Library (SFML)
Whilst you will have experience with C++, you may not have any prior experience with SFML. That's fine, the book doesn't assume any, so now let's take a brief tour through it
Defining SFML
SFML, short for Simple and Fast Multimedia Library, is a software development library that provides easy access to multiple system components. It's written in C++ and is split into the following succinct modules:
System
Windows
Graphics
Audio
Network
With this architecture you can easily pick and choose how you want to use SFML, ranging from a simple window manager to use OpenGL, to a complete multimedia library that is capable of making full video games and multimedia software.
Why we'll be using SFML
SFML is both free, open-source, and has a vibrant community. With active forums and a selection of great tutorials on the official site, there are plenty of resources available for those who wish to learn. Another compelling reason to use SFML is that it's written in C++...
