Simple and Fast Multimedia Library (SFML)
Whilst you will have experience with C++, you may not have any prior experience with SFML. That's fine, the book doesn't assume any, so now let's take a brief tour through it
Defining SFML
SFML, short for Simple and Fast Multimedia Library, is a software development library that provides easy access to multiple system components. It's written in C++ and is split into the following succinct modules:
- System
- Windows
- Graphics
- Audio
- Network
With this architecture you can easily pick and choose how you want to use SFML, ranging from a simple window manager to use OpenGL, to a complete multimedia library that is capable of making full video games and multimedia software.
Why we'll be using SFML
SFML is both free, open-source, and has a vibrant community. With active forums and a selection of great tutorials on the official site, there are plenty of resources available for those who wish to learn. Another compelling reason to use SFML is...
