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Eriond · 02-17-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vonkeitz

waaaaaah this programming language is very hard it makes my head spin

Keep at it! Eventually, it clicks. It might take a while, but eventually, you'll get it. In the end, it'll be worth it

Vihiku102 · 07-07-2009, 02:39 AM

Wow this C++ is insane! having trouble with the boolean operators. can u explain to me how 0 is the answer to !( 1 || 0 )

Eriond · 07-07-2009, 03:57 AM

Well, if you do (1 || 0), it returns 1, because || denotes a boolean OR operation, meaning that if either of the inputs is one, it returns one. When you put the ! on the outside of the parentheses, you're essentially saying !1, which means NOT one. Which, in binary, is zero.

Mime Taxidermy · 07-08-2009, 01:38 AM

Wow, I guess I should atleast try this stuff. Hopefully it will become easier in a few weeks.

Eriond · 07-08-2009, 04:32 PM

It's definitely well worth it, 'cause if you're looking to do any type of programming in the computer gaming field, you're gonna need to learn this sooner or later.

Vihiku102 · 07-08-2009, 09:58 PM

o ok thanks man think i got it now

Hippopotamus · 07-10-2009, 07:16 PM

What sort of environment is best to learn something like this? By environment, I mean, is it easiest with no distractions?

Also, this has been bugging me, but do even the greatest programmers have to write down notes and things of that sort, or do they just memorize it all?

Eriond · 07-10-2009, 08:08 PM

I find that having a fewer distractions helps, but I still manage to be able to stay on MSN and get stuff done.

As for notes, generally, you remember the basics of the language, and you can usually get a feel for most of the specifics, but for using libraries like OpenGL or SDL or something, I don't think that anyone memorizes all the function calls; I routinely look up functions online to see what they do and how to call them.

Marking down actual notes isn't something I usually do, unless I'm working on an underlying math problem that the game needs solved, and for that, I just use scrap paper, but beyond that I don't really write much down.

Hippopotamus · 07-10-2009, 09:51 PM

http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html#c++tutorial - I am trying to follow this site, but it seems to just jump right in there, even when starting with the basics. I am not quite sure how I could put some of this to practice, once I can actually comprehend it.

Mime Taxidermy · 07-11-2009, 01:42 AM

How long would you say it would take for a beginner to remember it all by heart? I don't play much games anymore, so I have quite a but of free time.

Also, here's a video tutorial on how to program with C++. He makes it so easy, I could do it, and all I knew at the time was HTML, and Python. http://www.youtube.com/view_play_lis...41C2C1F671AEF6

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Originally Posted by Eriond

It's definitely well worth it, 'cause if you're looking to do any type of programming in the computer gaming field, you're gonna need to learn this sooner or later.

Isn't Java just a simpler version of C?

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Eriond Crumbly, but Good Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,618 Reputation: 57	Well, if you do (1 \|\| 0), it returns 1, because \|\| denotes a boolean OR operation, meaning that if either of the inputs is one, it returns one. When you put the ! on the outside of the parentheses, you're essentially saying !1, which means NOT one. Which, in binary, is zero. __________________ Outsider 3D Space Action Shooter/RPG in Development http://www.youtube.com/user/outsidergame

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Eriond Crumbly, but Good Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,618 Reputation: 57	It's definitely well worth it, 'cause if you're looking to do any type of programming in the computer gaming field, you're gonna need to learn this sooner or later. __________________ Outsider 3D Space Action Shooter/RPG in Development http://www.youtube.com/user/outsidergame

07-10-2009, 08:08 PM	#58 (permalink)
Eriond Crumbly, but Good Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,618 Reputation: 57	I find that having a fewer distractions helps, but I still manage to be able to stay on MSN and get stuff done. As for notes, generally, you remember the basics of the language, and you can usually get a feel for most of the specifics, but for using libraries like OpenGL or SDL or something, I don't think that anyone memorizes all the function calls; I routinely look up functions online to see what they do and how to call them. Marking down actual notes isn't something I usually do, unless I'm working on an underlying math problem that the game needs solved, and for that, I just use scrap paper, but beyond that I don't really write much down. __________________ Outsider 3D Space Action Shooter/RPG in Development http://www.youtube.com/user/outsidergame

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07-08-2009, 01:38 AM	#54 (permalink)
Mime Taxidermy Phantom's Freak Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,508 Reputation: 87	Wow, I guess I should atleast try this stuff. Hopefully it will become easier in a few weeks.

07-08-2009, 09:58 PM	#56 (permalink)
Vihiku102 Marios's Mustache Wax Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 Reputation: 10	o ok thanks man think i got it now

07-10-2009, 07:16 PM	#57 (permalink)
Hippopotamus Dixie Banana Bar Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yup. Posts: 296 Reputation: 15	What sort of environment is best to learn something like this? By environment, I mean, is it easiest with no distractions? Also, this has been bugging me, but do even the greatest programmers have to write down notes and things of that sort, or do they just memorize it all?

07-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#59 (permalink)
Hippopotamus Dixie Banana Bar Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yup. Posts: 296 Reputation: 15	http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html#c++tutorial - I am trying to follow this site, but it seems to just jump right in there, even when starting with the basics. I am not quite sure how I could put some of this to practice, once I can actually comprehend it.