@Pvsmuntje If you don't know what C or C++ is, you shouldn't be using VB nor C#. If you want me to point you in the right direction, make a few searchs on the wikipedia. Starting with "Programming language", then search for "Assembler", "C (Programming language)" And "C++". It should answer that question, and many more.
@xxmago I've been programming with Visual Basic for over 2 years, I just don't know what C++ is used for. I couldn't get any good explanation from Google.
@Pvsmuntje C++ is used exactly for the same purpose as you can use Visual Basic, or C#. It's a programming language, derivated from C, which has it's origins on the very old B language.
The difference between C++ and VB is that VB was made by Microsoft from the old language BASIC, used to teach people to program, while C++ is a standar programming language. Seriously, I can't give you enough information with 500 words. Look for it on the wikipedia.
@Pvsmuntje You can do anything. Practically any software you have on your computer was written on C or C++. Also, look at this video. If you want to experiment with it, download Dev-C++ and look for tutorials.
@xxmago Allot of the servers are written in C, which makes sense to me really since all C can do is procedural, there's no Object Orientated approach to C, like there is in C++.
I've done allot of work in C, think it's a good language, like to use it for what it really is if you like, rather than using C++ and coding in C if you like, just does not seem good to me.
Actually diverted to developing in Linux though, using OpenGL myself.
im trying to download the latest directx sdk and i got it downloaded and installed, but there is no way i can get it running, there is no desktop icon but when i look in "run" there pops up the readme, and the the command promt. can anyone help?
The Direct X SDK (Software Developement Kit) is not a windows application, it's a class library collection that helps you in developing Direct X applications in Visual Studio.
There's also some walktroughs and tutorials inside. Why don't you take a look to them, and also the readme file? It might help you.
You have to configure the environement too in order to make it work in Visual Studio.
@xxmago so directx sdk is not a game engine like blender or the unreal with's its own user interface and editor and stuff like that?
it is just a library collection that you would use like any other c++ libraries? it's like allegro then?
sorry im new at this and i have no idea what directx sdk is and i've looked online but still do not understand what is it or how to get started. so i need directx9 to use directx sdk? also i can't use it on linux right?
@lucirz That's it, it's just a library that help developers to make 3D applications. It contains some applications like, for example, a graph editor, and some other small tools to help you generate some content, but it doesn't have things like a level editor or things like that. Not exactly like allegro, it's much much bigger and complex.
It's hard to learn if you don't dominate C++ first. Maybe you should start from that point.
@lucirz Direct X is from microsoft, wich means you can only use it in Windows. Obviously, it will be much easier to use with Visual Studio. For Linux use Open GL.
The tools I mention are separate applications, and they are just simple applications to help you a bit with the resources and, mostly, for test purposes.
@xxmago Yea I would say that but reall all DirectX is as such is yes a class lib but then its main reason for being around and partially dominating the market, aswell as OpenGL.
Is that a few years ago, prior to DirectX and OpenGL, those are just a standardisation of programming in games, before you'd have to program in the code for hardware itself, so rather than doing it in C++ you'd have to program for that system, that wouldnt be compatible for another.
This makes skyrim look like shit.
sk8erpro10 3 weeks ago
Isn't that a environmental map in the teapot?
Ch4rli3Brown 10 months ago
What is C++ exactly and what can you use it for? Could I use it in combination with Visual Basic or C#?
Pvsmuntje 1 year ago
@Pvsmuntje If you don't know what C or C++ is, you shouldn't be using VB nor C#. If you want me to point you in the right direction, make a few searchs on the wikipedia. Starting with "Programming language", then search for "Assembler", "C (Programming language)" And "C++". It should answer that question, and many more.
xxmago 1 year ago
@xxmago I've been programming with Visual Basic for over 2 years, I just don't know what C++ is used for. I couldn't get any good explanation from Google.
Pvsmuntje 1 year ago
@Pvsmuntje C++ is used exactly for the same purpose as you can use Visual Basic, or C#. It's a programming language, derivated from C, which has it's origins on the very old B language.
The difference between C++ and VB is that VB was made by Microsoft from the old language BASIC, used to teach people to program, while C++ is a standar programming language. Seriously, I can't give you enough information with 500 words. Look for it on the wikipedia.
xxmago 1 year ago
@xxmago Could you please give me a few examples of what you can do with it?
Pvsmuntje 1 year ago
@Pvsmuntje You can do anything. Practically any software you have on your computer was written on C or C++. Also, look at this video. If you want to experiment with it, download Dev-C++ and look for tutorials.
xxmago 1 year ago
@xxmago Allot of the servers are written in C, which makes sense to me really since all C can do is procedural, there's no Object Orientated approach to C, like there is in C++.
I've done allot of work in C, think it's a good language, like to use it for what it really is if you like, rather than using C++ and coding in C if you like, just does not seem good to me.
Actually diverted to developing in Linux though, using OpenGL myself.
andrew8833 9 months ago
@Pvsmuntje Son, you still got a long way to go in the programming world... But, try to learn the basics first.
Ch4rli3Brown 10 months ago
@Pvsmuntje Also, look for "Computer programming".
xxmago 1 year ago
@Pvsmuntje Also, look for "Computer programming".
xxmago 1 year ago
@Pvsmuntje Also, look for Computer programming.
xxmago 1 year ago
where i can download the code.
sorry italian
GrandeLuiOh 1 year ago
im trying to download the latest directx sdk and i got it downloaded and installed, but there is no way i can get it running, there is no desktop icon but when i look in "run" there pops up the readme, and the the command promt. can anyone help?
sniperownsuhard 1 year ago
@sniperownsuhard
The Direct X SDK (Software Developement Kit) is not a windows application, it's a class library collection that helps you in developing Direct X applications in Visual Studio.
There's also some walktroughs and tutorials inside. Why don't you take a look to them, and also the readme file? It might help you.
You have to configure the environement too in order to make it work in Visual Studio.
xxmago 1 year ago
@xxmago oook thanks
sniperownsuhard 1 year ago
@xxmago so directx sdk is not a game engine like blender or the unreal with's its own user interface and editor and stuff like that?
it is just a library collection that you would use like any other c++ libraries? it's like allegro then?
sorry im new at this and i have no idea what directx sdk is and i've looked online but still do not understand what is it or how to get started. so i need directx9 to use directx sdk? also i can't use it on linux right?
please reply, thanks in advance!
lucirz 1 year ago
@lucirz That's it, it's just a library that help developers to make 3D applications. It contains some applications like, for example, a graph editor, and some other small tools to help you generate some content, but it doesn't have things like a level editor or things like that. Not exactly like allegro, it's much much bigger and complex.
It's hard to learn if you don't dominate C++ first. Maybe you should start from that point.
xxmago 1 year ago
@xxmago the graph and the tools u mention, they are a seperate application or do u use them in ms studio also?
also does directx sdk work with compilers like bloodshed devc+? cause i don't really use ms studio, only ubuntu gnu via terminal or bloodshed.
lucirz 1 year ago
@lucirz Direct X is from microsoft, wich means you can only use it in Windows. Obviously, it will be much easier to use with Visual Studio. For Linux use Open GL.
The tools I mention are separate applications, and they are just simple applications to help you a bit with the resources and, mostly, for test purposes.
xxmago 1 year ago
@xxmago Thanks too! was about to ask the same question!
MultiIPwnage 1 year ago
@xxmago Yea I would say that but reall all DirectX is as such is yes a class lib but then its main reason for being around and partially dominating the market, aswell as OpenGL.
Is that a few years ago, prior to DirectX and OpenGL, those are just a standardisation of programming in games, before you'd have to program in the code for hardware itself, so rather than doing it in C++ you'd have to program for that system, that wouldnt be compatible for another.
Thats why DX and OGL are around.
andrew8833 1 year ago
@andrew8833 It's Direct X or Open GL. There aren't anymore, the rest of the engines are based on those two, and made using those.
xxmago 1 year ago
@xxmago Sorry I am getting myself muddled here, yes I mean those 2 partially own the market for libraries in games.
I didnt know there where others but I suppose thats like Dark GDK yea?
Good to know though!
andrew8833 1 year ago