Summary

We have reused what we learned about threads, bitmaps, and live game loops, except this time, we have set up a system that will control the frame rate to just ten updates a second. When we code our snake in the next chapter, we will see how this creates an authentic retro movement.

Next, we will learn a new Java concept so that we can handle coding a snake in the next chapter.

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