From Zero to the Appstore - My ebook on HTML5 mobile games
From Zero to the Appstore - My ebook on HTML5 mobile games launched on April 22, 2013 with 55 votes, #45 of 528 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.
In plain words
From Zero to the Appstore" is an ebook that teaches how to create and publish HTML5 games for mobile devices. It covers the complete process from game development to app store submission, using tools like CocoonJS to achieve near-native performance on iOS and Android. The guide is designed for both beginners and experienced programmers transitioning into game development, providing step-by-step instructions for building functional games.
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You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience. Suitable for absolute beginners, as well as experienced programmers planning to shift towards creating games. But HTML5 for iOS...? - Yes, tools like CocoonJS make it possible to run HTML5 games on mobile devices with (almost) native performance , take a look at these HTML5 iOS/Android examples: CocoonJS Game Examples or Biolab Disaster . “From Zero to the Appstore - Blueprints for an HTML5-Game” contains step-by-step instructions to creating a fully functional HTML5 Game starting from scratch. The technology used for this part is the well known EaselJS framework. The…from indiegamr.com
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