Introduction

The most appealing aspect of AndEngine is the incredible ease of creating games. The possibility of designing and coding a game in a matter of weeks after first looking into AndEngine is not too farfetched, but that's not to say it will be a perfect game. The coding process can be a tedious task when we do not understand how the engine works. It is a good idea to understand the main building blocks of AndEngine and the game structure in order to create precise, organized, and expandable projects.

In this chapter, we're going to go over a few of the most necessary components of AndEngine and general game programming. We're going to take a look at some classes that will aid us in quickly and efficiently creating a foundation for all sorts of games. Additionally, we'll cover some of the differences between resources and object types, which play the biggest role in shaping the overall look and feel of our games. It is encouraged to keep tabs on this chapter as reference if needed.