Essential Cocos2D is an in depth, continuously updated online documentation and support program. It is my heartfelt testimony to the popularity of the cocos2d-iphone game engine. The goal is to diligently document every aspect of Cocos2D and to provide best practices from years of development experience.

What You Get

The online documentation explains how Cocos2D works from the inside out in clear terms. It answers not only the how to but also the why and why not. You’ll come to understand what you can do with Cocos2D, how to do it properly, what the common issues and the suggested solutions are.

I promise at least one big update every week! You can suggest new articles and vote on what I should write about next.

Here’s a sample article and another sample article and the current Table of Contents and the list of Recently Updated Articles.

The member forums are the place to get in touch with me and other members. Ask your Cocos2D related questions here - you’re guaranteed to get an answer! Direct what goes into Essential Cocos2D through your feedback! If there’s something not explained in the Essential Cocos2D documentation or unclear, I’ll add or improve it quickly.

As a member you get priority support (*) for questions related to Cocos2D/Kobold2D, including launch day support for new versions of: Cocos2D, iOS, Xcode and new devices. While everyone is still busy scratching (or pounding) their heads, you already have the answer. No more wondering why things broke or how to fix them.

(*) I can not download and debug projects as a whole. But you can request direct support by email (ie to protect your IP or identity).

Pricing

Essential Cocos2D is an online documentation and member support program. You get the following benefits:

• Access to Essential Cocos2D online documentation
• Access to Member Forums and Help Desk
• Priority Support for Cocos2D/Kobold2D related issues
• Suggest & Vote on future content
• Bonus: free Xcode Template Documentation included

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If you like this facts based attitude you are definitely going to enjoy Essential Cocos2D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference to the Learn Cocos2D 2 book?

Both the Learn cocos2d 2 book (published by Apress) and Essential Cocos2D are designed to complement each other.

Learn Cocos2D 2 is for starters, who have little or no experience with either one of: Cocos2D, iOS, or game development in general. It’s an all-encompassing, beginner level tutorial book.

Essential Cocos2D is for those who want to learn specific aspects of cocos2d in detail, how to use it and best practices. It’s an invaluable reference and a problem/solution handbook. It’s also the place to get help when you get stuck. And through your feedback the documentation is continuously improving and expanding.

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Priority Support FAQ

Imagine a private stackoverflow.com where you get extensive answers. An answer is guaranteed for questions related to Cocos2D/Kobold2D, iOS game development or making games in general. Review my stackexchange.com profile to review my answers there - you’ll get even better answers!

I can’t offer project-specific problem analysis and consulting. For example, from time to time I get requests like “Here’s my project, have a look, it crashes but only sometimes”. I can help you troubleshoot the issue, but I can’t download, run and debug your project.

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