OOP
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Quick question. I'm sure that I know what this means, but I can't put words with the abv.
What is OOP?
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Okay, I guess I didn't know what it was.
Okay, what is Object Oriented Programming? Things like OpenGL and DirectX?
Okay, what is Object Oriented Programming? Things like OpenGL and DirectX?
object oriented programming is a way of keeping your code clean, and almost modular.
so for instance, in your main code you would have you game loop, some function prototypes and such.
then you would include a header file that contained your AI classes and formulas, your graphics rendering functions and so on.
it makes your code much cleaner and IMO makes code much easier to follow and debug
i know this isn't very clear but im at work and can't really type it all out
so for instance, in your main code you would have you game loop, some function prototypes and such.
then you would include a header file that contained your AI classes and formulas, your graphics rendering functions and so on.
it makes your code much cleaner and IMO makes code much easier to follow and debug
i know this isn't very clear but im at work and can't really type it all out
Quote:Original post by iomanipOpenGL and DirectX are APIs.
Okay, what is Object Oriented Programming? Things like OpenGL and DirectX?
OOP is a method of programming, dividing imperative functions and state into separate modules called objects. It can help with organization of code, abstraction and encapsulation.
See Object-oriented programming on wikipedia. In C++, C# and Java, OOP is supported with classes and inheritance.
Contrast this with Procedural programming, which OOP is an evolution of, and Functional programming which is quite different from both OOP and procedural programming.
Object Oriented Programming is just a paradigm, there are lots of those around and knowing them improves your quality of code. Some of them are made by computer scientist, some by software developers(or by those who are both).
The worst thing you can do with them is to start thinking that one of them is a silver bullet which solves all your problems.
Best thing you can do with them, to learn how to use them, then benefit from them. Use their strong and weak points to your benefit.
The worst thing you can do with them is to start thinking that one of them is a silver bullet which solves all your problems.
Best thing you can do with them, to learn how to use them, then benefit from them. Use their strong and weak points to your benefit.
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