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What Language Do I Use?


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.



C


Contents
  Introduction
  C
  C++
  C or C++
  Assembly
  Pascal
  Visual Basic
  Java
  Authoring Tools
  Conclusion

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