Modern C++ for Game Development: Build High-Performance, Real-Time Games from Scratch

By Bryan Jester

If you've ever wanted to build a real game engine - not just script inside one - this book gives you the roadmap.
Modern C++ for Game Development teaches you how professional real-time systems are built from the ground up. You'll move beyond basic tutorials and learn how to design, implement, optimize, and ship a complete high-performance game architecture using modern C++.
From memory management and data-oriented design to multithreading, ECS architecture, physics, AI, and final optimization passes - this book walks you through the entire engine lifecycle with working code and practical implementation strategies.
This is not a theory-heavy overview.
This is systems-level, performance-driven, professional-grade C++ game development.

Modern AAA engines and high-performance real-time systems are still written in C++. There's a reason for that: Deterministic memory controlZero-cost abstractionsHigh cache efficiencyPrecise multithreading controlDirect access to hardware-level performanceThis book reflects how real engine developers think - prioritizing architecture, scalability, and performance discipline from day one.
Every concept is explained clearly, implemented practically, and structured the way professional engines are designed.

About the Technology
C++ remains the dominant language for: AAA game enginesReal-time rendering systemsPhysics simulationHigh-performance networkingMultithreaded systemsConsole and desktop game developmentThis book uses modern C++ (C++17/20 concepts where appropriate) and focuses on: RAII and deterministic resource managementMove semantics and smart pointersData-oriented designEntity Component Systems (ECS)Cache-friendly programmingJob systems and parallel executionReal-time frame budgetingRelease build optimizationYou won't just learn syntax.
You'll learn how to think like an engine programmer.

What's InsideA complete breakdown of modern game engine architectureMemory management strategies for real-time systemsData-oriented design and cache-friendly codeData-oriented systems Designing and implementing an ECS from scratchMultithreading with std:: thread and custom job systemsPhysics integration and basic AI systemsEvent-driven and messaging architectureProfiling CPU and memory usageEliminating bottlenecks in real-time systemsA full final optimization passPackaging and deploying a complete gameEvery chapter includes working C++ examples and step-by-step explanations.

Who This Book Is For
This book is ideal for: Intermediate C++ developers who want to build real-time systemsGame developers who want to understand engine internalsComputer science students exploring performance-critical systemsIndie developers building custom enginesDevelopers preparing for engine programming interviewsSoftware engineers interested in high-performance architectureIf you only want to drag and drop assets in an editor, this is not for you.
If you want to understand how engines actually work - this is exactly what you need.

If you're serious about mastering C++ for real-time development,
if you want to build engines instead of just using them,
if you want to think like a performance-focused systems engineer -
Start building your engine today.
Scroll up and get your copy of
Modern C++ for Game Development
and take control of how real-time systems are designed, optimized, and shipped.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GS2NSR5P
• ISBN13: 9798251497090
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.7" x 9.6"