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NoodlePowa · 07-11-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mime Taxidermy

How long would you say it would take for a beginner to remember it all by heart?

Remember what by heart? Did you mean the syntax and basics of the language, or did you mean memorizing function names and how they work in an API? Usually, you won't have to memorize anything, other than the syntax and basics of the language. You'll need to know your basic data types, how to make a declaration, how pointers work, etc. Other than that, you would usually refer to some sort of documentation.

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Originally Posted by Mime Taxidermy

Isn't Java just a simpler version of C?

Absolutely not!

Hippopotamus · 07-13-2009, 01:08 AM

Out of the blue.... Should I go to college for Video Game Programming: 1.) What would I go for? 2.) Is a basic understanding of C++ needed prior to such learning? (That is not to say I am still not trying to learn.

)

Eriond · 07-13-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hippopotamus

Out of the blue.... Should I go to college for Video Game Programming: 1.) What would I go for? 2.) Is a basic understanding of C++ needed prior to such learning? (That is not to say I am still not trying to learn.

)

1) Yes. Go for either Computer Science or Software Engineering (though if you choose SOEN make sure you go to a University that has a SOEN that gives you official engineer accreditation. It's important, plus you get a ring!)

2) Nope. You'll learn everything you need to at the university you choose, they pretty much start from the ground up, at least, at my university they did.

Hippopotamus · 07-13-2009, 02:38 AM

So, is that how you have the awesome skills to make something like your space shooter?

- 1.) What college might you recommend? 2.) Did you have previous knowledge prior? 3.) Is that the only course?

Eriond · 07-13-2009, 08:08 AM

Lol, I dunno about how awesome it is but... no acutally. I learned alot of it on my own. But it's always good to get a degree, if this is something you want to do professionally.

1) I dunno, where do you live?

2) I took a beginner's course in C++ in highschool, but beyond that I learned most of the stuff myself, online. The tutorials I used are in the first post of this thread.

3) It's a full 120 credit program, Software Engineering. You get a bachelor's degree.

shadowsworn · 11-11-2010, 11:55 PM

I've started trying to learn this in my spare time. with mixed results :/, mostly I'd forgotten how much crazy jargon programming has, especially this last lesson. Literary criticism is easier than this. (I'm only up to pointers, btw). still, I will persevere and reread till I understand every term in this lesson.

edit: it'd probably be easier if I had a computer of my own right now to run a compiler on. my family's pc blew something inside of it this morning

Eriond · 11-12-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shadowsworn

I've started trying to learn this in my spare time. with mixed results :/, mostly I'd forgotten how much crazy jargon programming has, especially this last lesson. Literary criticism is easier than this. (I'm only up to pointers, btw). still, I will persevere and reread till I understand every term in this lesson.

edit: it'd probably be easier if I had a computer of my own right now to run a compiler on. my family's pc blew something inside of it this morning

Lol, well, keep at it. I've got no problem helping you out if you have question during reading, btw; you can add me on msn: aharriso56@hotmail.com. Or of course, you can post in here, if you don't have/don't feel like adding me.

Either works

Also, I've been meaning to rewrite this post so that it's more accessible and uses a more modern IDE; so if you stick around, it might change up. We'll see.

BloodyMaria · 01-27-2011, 04:30 AM

C++ was the first programming language i have known. it's actually the basic (for me) when it comes to programming because you'll learn the basics and the logic easily. it is not actually a requirement to know programming but as a gamer you could easily come up with ideas if you want to build your own game. as what i know, c++ comes with widgets already for easy interface design and solution by simply adding and dropping of objects!~

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Eriond Crumbly, but Good Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,615 Reputation: 57	Lol, I dunno about how awesome it is but... no acutally. I learned alot of it on my own. But it's always good to get a degree, if this is something you want to do professionally. 1) I dunno, where do you live? 2) I took a beginner's course in C++ in highschool, but beyond that I learned most of the stuff myself, online. The tutorials I used are in the first post of this thread. 3) It's a full 120 credit program, Software Engineering. You get a bachelor's degree. __________________ Outsider 3D Space Action Shooter/RPG in Development http://www.youtube.com/user/outsidergame

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shadowsworn Super Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: in the pipe, five by five Posts: 7,925 Reputation: 241	I've started trying to learn this in my spare time. with mixed results :/, mostly I'd forgotten how much crazy jargon programming has, especially this last lesson. Literary criticism is easier than this. (I'm only up to pointers, btw). still, I will persevere and reread till I understand every term in this lesson. edit: it'd probably be easier if I had a computer of my own right now to run a compiler on. my family's pc blew something inside of it this morning __________________ there is no ground below to break your fall

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07-13-2009, 01:08 AM	#62 (permalink)
Hippopotamus Dixie Banana Bar Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yup. Posts: 296 Reputation: 15	Out of the blue.... Should I go to college for Video Game Programming: 1.) What would I go for? 2.) Is a basic understanding of C++ needed prior to such learning? (That is not to say I am still not trying to learn. )

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Hippopotamus Dixie Banana Bar Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yup. Posts: 296 Reputation: 15	So, is that how you have the awesome skills to make something like your space shooter? - 1.) What college might you recommend? 2.) Did you have previous knowledge prior? 3.) Is that the only course?

01-27-2011, 04:30 AM	#68 (permalink)
BloodyMaria Still learning the ropes Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 24 Reputation: 10	C++ was the first programming language i have known. it's actually the basic (for me) when it comes to programming because you'll learn the basics and the logic easily. it is not actually a requirement to know programming but as a gamer you could easily come up with ideas if you want to build your own game. as what i know, c++ comes with widgets already for easy interface design and solution by simply adding and dropping of objects!~