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Errata

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Introduction

The URL for the book webpage as given at the end of the Introduction is incorrect. The correct URL is https://www.croftsoft.com/library/books/ajgp/. Thanks to Mike Schmidt of Tampa, FL for the heads-up.

Chapter 1 Development Setup

On page 32, insert "at least" in the following sentence:
"As described in Chapter 3, the paint() method is called whenever the screen needs to be repainted, usually at least once per game loop during animation."

Chapter 4 Animation Library

Figure 4-3 "Adjusted clipping area" is slightly off. The rectangle labeled "Adjusted Clip Bounds" should be a bit smaller and tighter. The left side of the rectangle should move in toward the left edge of the circle labeled "Tile Shape" so that they just touch. Here is my original sketch: