You've probably seen this question before:
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Or maybe it's original.
I'm a new programmer, except for some web development, and I have done a lot of research towards what programming language I want to use. I have chosen C++. I don't know if I will stay with this choice though so I don't want to pay for a book yet. I've seen both C++ A Dialog and the Thinking In C++ series online. Which one of these is best towards learning how to program? Which one will be best for a long-off goal of creating games?
Once again, I'm sorry if this has been asked before.
Thanks in advance!
Python if you just want to actually make a game :P.
C++ if you want more power but more complexity.
Use Python if you do not want to spend 1-3 years learning C++ from scratch to just make a game :P.
But go ahead with C++, it is worth it in the end.
C++ if you want more power but more complexity.
Use Python if you do not want to spend 1-3 years learning C++ from scratch to just make a game :P.
But go ahead with C++, it is worth it in the end.
Deitel and Deitel, How to Program
It's very meaty and at this point don't even think about game development [wink]
It's very meaty and at this point don't even think about game development [wink]
You would be far better choosing a more expressive language like Python.
Explain.
Quote:Original post by ChJees
C++ if you want more power but more complexity.
Explain.
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My question was not about the language.
I already know I'm going to use C++.
My question was which of those two books is better.
I already know I'm going to use C++.
My question was which of those two books is better.
"Better" is subjective. I have lots of programming books, and I rarely use them, instead favouring web searches. I occasionally use the "OpenGL Red Book" as a reference, but thats it.
Quote:Original post by rip-off
You would be far better choosing a more expressive language like Python.Quote:Original post by ChJees
C++ if you want more power but more complexity.
Explain.
More low level stuff.
Both of those books are decent, why don't you read the first few chapters of both and choose the one you seem to work with best?
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