crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
right now c++ is "the language to know". I don't mind learning languages for no particular reason, but i have 1 goal. I want to learn and get good with a language that is in-demand. Basically, one that will make getting a job in programming easier. so, the obvious choice seems to be c++....here is the problem: c# is rising and may kindof "take over"...and java is a common alternative to c++. would learning c++ be a waste of time? as it is currently, no. but in about 3-6 years, do u think it will be as prominent and in demand? {i want to be involved in programming/designing stand-alone programs, if that helps at all.} ------------------ |
D-SIPL Moderator Posts: 1345 From: Maesteg, Wales Registered: 07-21-2001 |
Well i'm currently in the first year of a Game Development Degree. They are teaching us C++ for the next 4 years. Go with C++ and if you need to, learn C# next. The majority of 3D engines that you may use also are done in C++ such as Irrlicht etc. Thats my 2 cents at least. --D-SIPL ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
And what do you intend to program? ------------------ |
Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
Games games games! C++ is good for games, GAMES GAMES GAMES! ------------------ Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. PM ME YOUR DESCRIPTION OF ME! ILL PUT IT HERE! |
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crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
well, i am not quite sure yet. I will be happy programming any kind of software. I mean, I'd rather design and code games than work on the next version of TurboTax, haha....but I am sure I'd be content with most anything. I guess I'll just learn as much as I can of the most demanded languages. I've got time. 2 1/2 more yrs of highschool and I can learn a language or 2 in college as well. So far I am settling into C++ fairly well. Thanks for the responses. So, which languages do you guys prefer? the blitz stuff seems popular around here. must be good for games? ------------------ |
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D-SIPL Moderator Posts: 1345 From: Maesteg, Wales Registered: 07-21-2001 |
Blitz is popular due to Krylar running BlitzCoder, the christian guys kind of migrated over which was cool. So yeh you do get a lot of Blitz chat around here. I've started to look at it quite a bit recently to prototype games for my course. --D-SIPL ------------------ |
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crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
i had heard talk of blitzcoders, but never checked it out.....basically because i know nothing about blitz. :-P ------------------ |
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D-SIPL Moderator Posts: 1345 From: Maesteg, Wales Registered: 07-21-2001 |
Blitzcoder is no longer running, it's been replaced by www.codersworkshop.com . It's not as good imo and is not really Blitz oriented which is a shame. ------------------ |
