This podcast shows you how to setup the Free Pascal Compiler, Notepad++ and other tools needed to start creating SwinGames in Windows

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Getting started with Pascal and SwinGame in Windows (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

In the Pointer podcast we looked at pointers that point to data, in this podcast we will see that you can use pointers to point to functions and procedures, called function pointers.

LP24: Function pointers (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

This podcast examines the pointer data looking at both the Pascal syntax and the concept of pointers in general. Some common pointer pitfalls are also discussed.

LP23: Pointers (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Parameters can be passed by reference or by value. In this podcast see how to pass values into a procedure by reference using the const modifier.

LP23: Const parameters (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Records allow you to declare composite data structured, with the record being a data type that contains fields. In this podcast see how to declare and use records in Pascal.

LP22: Record declarations (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Look at creating your own data types using Type declarations in Pascal. This podcast will introduce basic type declarations, which will be extended further in future podcasts.

LP19: Type declarations (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Pascal's Sub Type Ranges allow you to declare data types that limit the range of values that are valid. In this podcast you will see how to declare your own sub type range data types.

LP20: Sub Range Types (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Enumerated types provide a great way to provide model data for a list of named options/values. In this podcast you will see how to declare and use your own Enumerated Types and look at uses of these in SwinGame.

LP21: Enumerated type declarations (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

An array can store a number of items, each at its own index. In some cases you want to be able to change the size of the array at runtime. In this podcast you will see how to use the various Pascal functions and procedures to manipulate the size of arrays.

LP18: Dynamic arrays (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Arrays require a means of using and manipulating values they contain. In this podcast you will see how to use the for loop with arrays to make it easy to process each element of the array.

LP17: For loop (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

This podcast examines using Arrays in Pascal to store and manipulate lists of values.

LP16: Arrays (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Use the case statement to jump to a branch with a matching value, and see a simple use of this in SwinGame.

LP15: Branching with the case statement (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Repeat code 0 or more times with the While Statement in Pascal, then see how this can be used to schedule sound effects.

LP14: Looping with while (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

See how to branch code with the if statement in Pascal and how this can be used in the game loop to handle user input.

LP13: Branching with the if statement (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

Learn about the use of the compound statement in grouping code within your programs.

LP12: Grouping code with the compound statement (Learn Programming with SwinGame)

This series of Podcasts formed part of the Unit HIT1301 at Swinburne University of Technology.

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