getting into C++

phi · 2006-05-24T13:58:18

Hi, At the moment I use Blitzmax and Java to program. However, I'm starting to get into C++. Since I'm quite familiar with Java and OOP, now seems like a good time to get into C++ (I tried before as my first language, but it seemed too complicated). However, now I'm not sure whether I should use torque2D to create a project I'm about to embark on. I'm torn between whether I should use Blitzmax or Torque2D for this project? If I buy torque2d does it provide a framework which would allow me to access user input etc.., or will I still need to download something like Allegro? Reason I like torque2d is that it would be easier to export, in the very long run, to xb360 etc.. (Don't worry, I know about license costs and Microsoft's criteria, but just as a principle). Any suggestions? Thank you

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Started by phi May 24, 2006 08:16 AM

10 comments, last by phi 17 years, 11 months ago

JWalsh

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May 24, 2006 01:12 PM

Phi,

The purpose of a Software Development Kit (SDK) is to make tasks easier by abstracting the functionality into a (usually) higher level library, that allows for simpler interfaces and a quicker startup time. DirectX itself is an SDK. But there are certainly higher level SDK's which wrap DirectX and allow for simpler integration into your existing architecture.

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May 24, 2006 01:58 PM

Ah I get it now. Thanks a lot!

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