How to Code: Rectangular Collision Detection with JavaScript

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Rectangular collision detection is a must-know when it comes to video game development. It's a way to tell when two objects touch, so you can call some sort of reactionary event in return, such as gaining a power-up, or ending the game. Here I'll show you how rectangular collision detection works from a high-level perspective, then walk you through how to implement the effect using HTML canvas and JavaScript.

0:00 - How it works 2:07 - Detection on the x-axis 6:40 - Detection on the y-axis (with x-axis) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MyPLZSGS3s