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"JavaScript (sometimes abbreviated JS) is a prototype-based scripting language that is dynamic, weakly typed and has first-class functions. It is a multi-paradigm language, supporting object-oriented, imperative, and functional programming styles." From Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript

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Variable timeStep not working as intended

It's possible that there's a bug in your delta time calculation or a bug in your calculations for entity movement. It's hard to say without seeing more code, but I don't think you need to divide the d …
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How long till HTML5 canvas becomes a viable game development platform?

I think the title of your question could be better stated as "How long until we see solid HTML5 game development frameworks?". The answer is: soon. There are several immature or WIP frameworks that I …
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multi touch on HTML5 with JavaScript?

One way to go is to render on screen controls for mobile/touch devices. However, I feel like this isn't the best approach. In order to have the best possible experience for your game it should respond …
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How does one optimize an HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript web application for Mobile Safari?

The thing with developing on Chrome is that a) its JavaScript engine (V8) is fast as hell and b) the newest versions (7,8,9) all have some GPU acceleration when it comes to canvas rendering. …
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Double buffering on HTML5 Canvas game?

Chrome has GPU acceleration (as of the latest versions) as well as a wicked fast JavaScript engine (V8) that you won't see matched in a mobile environment. …
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Simple javascript HTML5 canvas start menu

Menus and other non-gameplay related UI are actually much easier to create when they are driven by the same visualization code used in your gameplay. In the same way you display animate your game obje …
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