Allen Sherrod is an experienced author in the field of video game development. Allen’s past works include two editions of Ultimate Game Programming with DirectX, Ultimate 3D Game Engine Design and Architecture, Game Graphics Programming, and Data Structures and Algorithms for Game Developers. Allen has also contributed to Game Developer magazine, the Game Programming Gems 6 book, and the Gamasutra.com website. Allen is the creator of www.UltimateGameProgramming.com.

Wendy Jones is co-founder and CTO of Kitty Code LLC, a games studio working on mobile and console platforms such as iPhone, Windows Phone 7, and the Xbox 360. Wendy’s past experience includes working on PC, console, and mobile game titles while working with Atari and Electronic Arts. Wendy also teaches DirectX at Full Sail University and is department chair of the interactive development department. Wendy can be reached through her website at www.fasterkittycodecode.com.