About the Cobras
I'm a C, C++, Objective C and PHP programmer. I develop various things for PCs, Macs and the iOS platforms. On and off I'm developing an iPhone game which I expect I shall never finish. I feature progress reports on how far I am from completing it in this blog along with me rattling on about learning French and any other junk I need to get off my chest. I shouldn't really need to say it in this day and age, but obviously, the opinions here are mine and not those of anyone who pays me... unless I've been bribed, in which case, all bets are off. There's more here.-
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Corks-a-poppin’
Here’s my expression when I checked my email every morning for the past few weeks: It’s what I expect is the standard expression for iPhone developers going through app approval the first time. Here is the full sequence of sheer … Continue reading
Parallax scrolling in 2D: revisiting my past
The last time I did parallax scrolling in a game was back in my Amiga days in the early 90s. I had forgotten just how much value for money one could get from the technique. This isn’t just your average … Continue reading
Khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!
Some problems deserve immediate attention and simply can’t wait… a swarm of angry bees in your living room, for example, must be dealt with promptly especially if one wishes to have sex on the sofa. Other problems, such as several … Continue reading
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The Welcome Snake Welcomes you!
Yey! It’s the welcome snake! And he says “Hello (rattlerattlerattle)”. You can chalk art up on the substantial list of things that I can’t do – still, it’s the thought that counts and welcome snake looks pretty cheerful and non-poisonous. … Continue reading