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Hounder
posted 02-16-2001 07:11 AM
I am currrently wanting to learn some programming and from the topics here, I noticed that alot of you support the use of C++ for gaming. Well, I saw there are several versions ( C++ and Visual). I am curious as to whether there is much of a difference, and if so, which would be the better one to pick up on.


Karelzarath
posted 02-20-2001 03:22 PM
Learn Visual C++ as well as "regular" C++. You'll need to know C++ to use VC++, but the latter will be much more useful for you in the real world. Of course, if you're not going to be using Windows a lot, learn C and C++. They'll let you work with Linux/Unix at a very low level, which is almost a necessity. Also, stay away from C# at all cost! *shudder*


Zaleukos
posted 02-23-2001 02:18 AM
"Visual" isnt a different language, it usually just means you have a nicer programming interface, the language. My advice is you learn the language C++ first and then find a development tool you are comfortable with. (Such an interface makes work a lot more efficient:-))


Dogg of Demise
posted 02-23-2001 08:43 AM
Aww thank you for that explanation my life just became a whole lot more clear!!!


Karelzarath
posted 02-23-2001 10:43 AM
VC++ is, in effect, a different language as it includes MFC, COM, COM+, and a bunch of other crap that is not standard C++, but rather builds off of it. It's more than just a spiffy IDE, and while you could build a Win32 app with just C++, I wouldn't recommend it, unless you're making a game.


Hounder
posted 02-23-2001 12:18 PM
So, basically, since I am wanting to try to develop a game in the long ( if I can get enough time in the long run to get all the stuff done), VC++ would be the better language. My main goal is to keep it a game, and at the same time, give it some interesting little twists.


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