Best ways to learn C++?
Hey guys. So I have almost no experience with programming. Really my only experience is a few classes using HTML whether you consider that coding or not.
I recently got more interested in learning coding and pursuing it as a career. I would really like to work in the video game industry but I'm open to other paths as well, just kind of starting out right now. I was hoping you guys could give me a bit of guidance.
I've been told that C++ is the more used language for programming games so I've been trying to learn it on my own using some books (currently working on accelerated C++) that said its been pretty challenging so far because again I have no prior knowledge of coding.
Getting to the point. I have a few questions I was hoping you guys could help me out with.
1. What are the best ways to go about learning C++ with the intention of getting involved in game programming? Obviously a computer science degree would be great, but are there other ways to get an entry level programming job without a 4 year degree? How hard is it to get a job without a degree? If I learn on my own and through non-4 year programs could I find work? Basically I don't know how I should go about this, or if its even possible to really get into the industry without a computer science degree?
2. What other languages are in high demand right now? I know a lot of people are looking for ruby on rails developers. While I would really like to work on games I am open to learning other languages that are in high demand as a means to get some experience and to continue learning.
3. How would you recommend learning C++ or other coding languages outside of college classes? Obviously I'm using some textbooks on my own and that's great but are there any good online resources you would recommend using. I know this site has some tutorials, but is there anything else you would recommend?
I would really appreciate any help you guys can give. Thanks!
I recently got more interested in learning coding and pursuing it as a career. I would really like to work in the video game industry but I'm open to other paths as well, just kind of starting out right now. I was hoping you guys could give me a bit of guidance.
I've been told that C++ is the more used language for programming games so I've been trying to learn it on my own using some books (currently working on accelerated C++) that said its been pretty challenging so far because again I have no prior knowledge of coding.
Getting to the point. I have a few questions I was hoping you guys could help me out with.
1. What are the best ways to go about learning C++ with the intention of getting involved in game programming? Obviously a computer science degree would be great, but are there other ways to get an entry level programming job without a 4 year degree? How hard is it to get a job without a degree? If I learn on my own and through non-4 year programs could I find work? Basically I don't know how I should go about this, or if its even possible to really get into the industry without a computer science degree?
2. What other languages are in high demand right now? I know a lot of people are looking for ruby on rails developers. While I would really like to work on games I am open to learning other languages that are in high demand as a means to get some experience and to continue learning.
3. How would you recommend learning C++ or other coding languages outside of college classes? Obviously I'm using some textbooks on my own and that's great but are there any good online resources you would recommend using. I know this site has some tutorials, but is there anything else you would recommend?
I would really appreciate any help you guys can give. Thanks!
1. Code your own games, look into modern technologies and engines. Participate in contests like that: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/news/a409908/epic-launches-student-developer-contest-unreal-engine-4-the-prize.html
Many full fledged games grows from student projects and game mods: Team Fortress, Counter Strike, Portal, DOTA II...
It is quite possible. Just don't let first setbacks stop you.
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Depends on field. For games it pribably will be C, C#. Java knowledge can help you too. Python, Perl, PHP, Ruby — they are in high demand now.
Many full fledged games grows from student projects and game mods: Team Fortress, Counter Strike, Portal, DOTA II...
| if its even possible to really get into the industry without a computer science degree |
It is quite possible. Just don't let first setbacks stop you.
2.
| What other languages are in high demand right now? |
1. Read and code.
2. C# and Java are hot right now as far as languages go. Ruby on Rails is actually a framework for the language Ruby just like ASP.Net is a framework for C# and VB.
If you are interested in Web programming Javascript is a must. Client-side data binding is huge now and will only increase in demand since users want extreme performance.
3. Depends on if you want to be a developer or if you just want to do it as a hobby.
2. C# and Java are hot right now as far as languages go. Ruby on Rails is actually a framework for the language Ruby just like ASP.Net is a framework for C# and VB.
If you are interested in Web programming Javascript is a must. Client-side data binding is huge now and will only increase in demand since users want extreme performance.
3. Depends on if you want to be a developer or if you just want to do it as a hobby.
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