What Language Do I Use?
by John Hattan

Contents   Introduction   C   C++   C or C++   Assembly   Pascal   Visual Basic   Java   Authoring Tools   Conclusion   Printable version   Discuss this article

This is a question that belongs in every game programming FAQ. It seems to be asked in a game development forum several times a week. It's a good question, though, and not one with an easy answer. There are computer languages that work better for some applications than others. Here is a list of the major programming languages used to write games along with descriptions, advantages, and disadvantages. Hopefully this list will help you make a decision.

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