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Darkdevil725 · 03-31-2008, 03:56 AM

I am a total noob when it comes to programming and writing code so does anyone know of a free online guide or something for programming and C++?

Grofit · 03-31-2008, 08:49 AM

I did some C++ related tutorials a LONG time ago when i was in uni, im not sure if they will be of any use to you, but they helpped a few small game dev communities.

http://www.grofit.co.uk/stuff/programming/

You can download them from the above link, if anyone says you should learn java first then dont listen to them. Java is quite similar to C++ but it uses smart pointers for everything, so its alot harder to leak memory, if you can learn how to code properly in C++ you will be ALOT better coder in any other languages as it teaches you how to manage your memory and not take for granted alot of the functionality that other languages seems to contain by default.

smartgear · 03-31-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grofit

Java is quite similar to C++ but it uses smart pointers for everything, so its alot harder to leak memory, if you can learn how to code properly in C++ you will be ALOT better coder in any other languages as it teaches you how to manage your memory and not take for granted alot of the functionality that other languages seems to contain by default.

I don't necessarily agree that the language you learn determines how well of a coder you will be, but rather the discipline you impose on yourself as you learn to develop regardless of the language is what will make you a great coder.

(as I re-read your quote)
I do agree that C++ would help you to understand how objects are created and destroyed, and how that affects memory management (for instance, that concept would teach a C# developer when to use a 'struct' over 'class').

The only reason I had to reply is because I had a teacher who preaches that everyone should learn ADA prior to any other language while he's supposed to be teaching JAVA to the students.

Eriond · 04-03-2008, 11:35 PM

Here. Try this:
http://www.onrpg.com/boards/1215.html

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Grofit Pikachu's Flea Collar Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 51 Reputation: 10	I did some C++ related tutorials a LONG time ago when i was in uni, im not sure if they will be of any use to you, but they helpped a few small game dev communities. http://www.grofit.co.uk/stuff/programming/ You can download them from the above link, if anyone says you should learn java first then dont listen to them. Java is quite similar to C++ but it uses smart pointers for everything, so its alot harder to leak memory, if you can learn how to code properly in C++ you will be ALOT better coder in any other languages as it teaches you how to manage your memory and not take for granted alot of the functionality that other languages seems to contain by default. __________________

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Eriond Crumbly, but Good Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,618 Reputation: 57	Here. Try this: http://www.onrpg.com/boards/1215.html __________________ Outsider 3D Space Action Shooter/RPG in Development http://www.youtube.com/user/outsidergame

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