Understanding the Odin Programming Language book cover. It's blue with the name in big print. The author's name (Karl Zylinski) is at the bottom right.
Understanding the Odin Programming Language by Karl Zylinski

Do you want to learn the Odin Programming Language and demystify low-level programming?

Then this book is for you.

Understanding the Odin Programming Language teaches both basic and advanced concepts. You'll learn about procedures, manual memory management, parametric polymorphism, data-oriented design, and much more.

A programming language is a tool. By understanding your tools, you will become a better craftsperson. Therefore, on top of how to write Odin code, this book also provides explanations of why things work the way they do.

The target audience is anyone with some programming experience. Odin is a simple yet powerful language, making it a great introduction to low-level programming, regardless of your programming background.

Available formats:

HTML

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Beautifully laid out and easy to navigate. A portable HTML file with all the fonts and images baked in. Similar to a PDF, but nicer to use.

The optimal reading experience on a computer. Can also be read on a phone or tablet.

Available on:
Itch HTML+eBook

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eBook

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Specially suited for e-readers and eBook apps.

Nice and simple layout. Includes all illustrations and supports color.

Available on:
Itch HTML+eBook Amazon Kindle eBook Google Books

If you are unsure of which version to get, then I recommend buying it from Itch. On Itch you'll get both the HTML and eBook versions. It's a better deal. Also, if you wish to support me: On Itch I get 90% of the money, on Amazon I get 35%. You can send the Itch version to your Kindle using the send-to-kindle email address.

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About the author

A picture of the author Karl Zylinski. He is standing among autumn leaves.

Karl Zylinski is an independent game developer and programming educator. He is the author of Understanding the Odin Programming Language, a book that teaches Odin in an approachable way. Karl is the creator of the video game CAT & ONION. It was the first commercial video game made in the Odin Programming Language. He also runs a YouTube channel where he shares educational material on Odin and game development.

In the past Karl has worked as a game engine programmer at Our Machinery, Bitsquid and Autodesk. He has also worked as a game programmer at Hazelight (A Way Out) and Friendly Foe (SOULBOUND).

Karl has a bachelor's degree in astrophysics. In his free time he likes to play video games, hike, go bouldering and play piano.

Visit his website at zylinski.se.

Chat about Odin and game development on his Discord server.