"Practical Video Game Bots" is a technical book that focuses on the development and use of bots in video games. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how bots can be employed in multiplayer online games to automate gameplay processes and optimize character development. The book highlights both the positive aspects of bot usage, such as the automation of repetitive tasks, and the potential abuses associated with the use of bots. It emphasizes that the book is not intended as a guide to cheating, but rather serves as an informational resource to enhance understanding of bot development in the gaming world. Through three case studies, various methods and technologies used by bot developers are presented, along with the functioning of anti-cheat systems. Readers gain valuable insights into topics such as process automation, reverse engineering, and network applications, and learn how to create simple prototypes.