The #1 bestselling programming book is back with updated and
expanded coverage of the newest release of Wo W!
World of Warcraft (Wo W) is currently the world’s largest
massively multiplayer online role-playing game. The newest release,
‘Wrath of the Lich King, ‘ has created a demand for updated
information on writing addons. This eagerly anticipated edition
answers that request and is an essential reference for creating Wo W
addons.
Written by a duo of authors who have each contributed a number
of successful Wo W addons, the book offers an overview of Lua and
XML (the programming languages used to write addons) and includes
coverage of specific pitfalls and common programming mistakes-and
how to avoid them. Valuable examples show you detailed aspects of
writing addons for Wo W and demonstrate how to implement addon
concepts such as variables, slash commands, secure templates, and
more.
* World of Warcraft insiders share their techniques for writing
addons for both the latest version of Wo W as well as the new Wrath
of the Lich King expansion set
* Guides you through the specific nuances of the Wo W API with the
use of detailed examples
* Discusses ways to distribute and host your Wo W addons so others
can download and use them
* Explains how to respond to events, create frames, and use the
Wo W API to interact with the game
You’ll be well on your way to creating exciting Wo W addons with
this comprehensive reference by your side.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are
not included as part of e Book file.
विषयसूची
Introduction xxxvii
Part I Learning to Program 1
Chapter 1 Programming for World of Warcraft 3
Chapter 2 Exploring Lua Basics 13
Chapter 3 Basic Functions and Control Structures 39
Chapter 4 Working with Tables 53
Chapter 5 Advanced Functions and Control Structures 77
Chapter 6 Lua Standard Libraries 91
Chapter 7 Learning XML 111
Part II Programming in World of Warcraft 123
Chapter 8 Anatomy of an Addon 125
Chapter 9 Working with Frames, Widgets, and Other Graphical Elements 143
Chapter 10 Saving Time with Frame Templates 171
Chapter 11 Exploring the World of Warcraft API 187
Chapter 12 Interacting with Widgets 207
Chapter 13 Responding to Game Events 243
Chapter 14 Tracking Damage with Combat Tracker 267
Part III Advanced Addon Techniques 283
Chapter 15 Taking Action with Secure Templates 285
Chapter 16 Binding Keys and Clicks to Addon Code 309
Chapter 17 Creating Slash Commands 337
Chapter 18 Responding to Graphic Updates with On Update 351
Chapter 19 Altering Existing Behavior with Function Hooking 359
Chapter 20 Creating Custom Graphics 373
Chapter 21 Responding to the Combat Log and Threat Information 387
Chapter 22 Creating Scroll Frames 413
Chapter 23 Creating Dropdown Menus 431
Chapter 24 Scanning and Constructing Tooltips 451
Chapter 25 Taking Protected Action in Combat 463
Chapter 26 Creating Unit Frames with Group Templates 501
Part IV Reference 537
Chapter 27 API Reference 539
Chapter 28 API Categories 1025
Chapter 29 Widget Reference 1121
Chapter 30 Events Reference 1277
Part V Appendixes 1303
Appendix A Best Practices 1305
Appendix B Utilizing Addon Libraries 1329
Appendix C Tracking History Using Version Control Systems 1339
Appendix D Addon Author Resources 1349
Index 1357
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James Whitehead II, aka Cladhaire, is the creator of
Perfect Raid, Clique, Tom Tom, and Light Headed, and coauthor of
Hacking World of Warcraft.
Rick Roe, aka the crazy goblin tinker Gazmik Fizzwidget,
created Feed-O-Matic, Faction Friend, and some other addons so
awesome that Blizzard rolled their functionality into its new
UI.
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