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So yes its C++ time
« on: June 19, 2008, 08:53:11 pm »
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So I'm recently trying to learn C++ from GML. I have downloaded Visual C++ 2008 and I open it up and go ok wtf... So anyone have any tips on where to start?
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2008, 08:59:53 pm »
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Buy a book, use internet tutorials and look at other people's code.
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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2008, 09:02:29 pm »
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I've moved your topic to a more relavent board.

Anyhow, just create a new project and get plowing on with some tutorials, thats about it really :P.
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2008, 09:02:51 pm »
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Quote from: TheDarkJay on June 19, 2008, 08:59:53 pm
Buy a book, use internet tutorials and look at other people's code.
I want a book I actually have a C# book. But would I need a Book that centers around Visual C++ or just any recent book?
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2008, 09:04:56 pm »
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It depends on if your using .NET or native C++, if your using .NET then I would suggest you read specifically around that as it has quite a few changes from native C++. Otherwise most books should work fine.
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2008, 09:13:37 pm »
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Quote from: Infini-Is-Bored on June 19, 2008, 09:04:56 pm
It depends on if your using .NET or native C++, if your using .NET then I would suggest you read specifically around that as it has quite a few changes from native C++. Otherwise most books should work fine.
Thanks, I wouldnt want to get a book and have something be off about it.

EDIT: Also is C++ a better choice over C#?
« Last Edit: June 19, 2008, 09:24:34 pm by Torak »
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2008, 11:48:54 pm »
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Yes.

If you want, I have a book in CHM (Compiled HTML Help file) format that you can have. (focuses on text-based games in C++)
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2008, 08:44:41 pm »
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Quote from: Minalien on June 19, 2008, 11:48:54 pm
Yes.

If you want, I have a book in CHM (Compiled HTML Help file) format that you can have. (focuses on text-based games in C++)
Actually I went to Hastings yesterday and saw a good begginers text game book that I forgot I had somewhere now just to find it...
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« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2008, 10:09:47 pm »
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Yes.
Thats not always true MiN, there are occassions when C# does have an edge over C++, so its not neccessaraly a better choice, it depends what Torak wants to use it for. Though I agree for general development C++ would be the most appropriate choice.
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« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2008, 10:39:41 pm »
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Quote from: £££ on June 20, 2008, 10:09:47 pm
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Thats not always true MiN, there are occassions when C# does have an edge over C++, so its not neccessaraly a better choice, it depends what Torak wants to use it for. Though I agree for general development C++ would be the most appropriate choice.
Im using it for Game programming.
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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2008, 05:17:45 pm »
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You'd want to use/learn C++ over C# simply because it's used throughout the industry and is considered a standard staple in game development. You'll find that much more tutorials and books, as well as have a greater chance of finding libraries and code examples.
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Re: So yes its C++ time
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2008, 03:54:14 am »
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Yes but one of the things i found (thats rather quite annoying) is that because im using Visual C++ I have to find tutorials a bit more tailored to the program.
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« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2008, 11:31:05 pm »
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Sorry for OT, but am I the only one who is fine with using notepad?

A good way to learn is through gamemaker. It has a language similar to c++.
If you want to have NDS related fun, look up PAlib.
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Quote from: Bruce Goodman on June 24, 2008, 11:31:05 pm
A good way to learn is through gamemaker. It has a language similar to c++.

<_<;; Have you ever used C++...? Out of curiosity...

Personally I'd suggest transitioning to C# and then try to go on to C++
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« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2008, 11:43:24 pm »
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Quote from: Mamoruanime on June 24, 2008, 11:33:03 pm
Quote from: Bruce Goodman on June 24, 2008, 11:31:05 pm
A good way to learn is through gamemaker. It has a language similar to c++.

<_<;; Have you ever used C++...? Out of curiosity...
Ditto.

Apart from the brace style and some syntax sugar, its a totally different language.
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« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2008, 05:33:54 pm »
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A good way to learn is through gamemaker. It has a language similar to c++.

..No >_>  Sure, you'll learn about loops and if statements, but those are global to pretty much all languages.
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Re: So yes its C++ time
« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2008, 06:58:37 pm »
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Umm well as its stated in the first post that im moving to C++ from GML...  ::)
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« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2008, 08:15:37 pm »
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Thats good. That means you have a globale idea of C. Now grab a book, and read it carefully.

Infini Edit: Theres no e in global. :P
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« Reply #19 on: June 25, 2008, 08:26:27 pm »
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When you start to feel comfortable in C++ and you want to start making the bigger/better stuff, do what I didn't for a long time... learn to use libraries. Don't reinvent the wheel and don't assume that the project you're working on can't be broken down into smaller parts; those libraries can radically reduce how much code you have to write. That way you can skip redundant things and concentrate on content.

It's so tempting to try to start with a blank slate and think that you can pull it all off, it's much more practical(hell, you'll finish more projects) if you take the time to work with OpenGL/Direct X, Raknet(some network library), or STL.

Get comfortable with the concepts(not code, concepts) behind OOP, it's why you'd want to use C++ over C in the first place.
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