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August 12th, 2009, 04:00 AM
#1
New to Programming
Hello!
First I'd like to apologize if there is a forum section for newbs =$
I was wondering if any pro's out there could recommend me a starting point.
I want to design video games for a career. I understand actually making games is step 749, and I'm only on step 1. I've been searching on the internet for a few days on the proper steps, however I am tremendously overwhelmed by all of the resources.
I have NO previous knowledge of any programming langauge.
Could you recommend the following please:
-Compiler
-IDE(If Visual is not good for beginners)
-Helpful books
Thank you for any input, and again I apologize if this in the wrong section!
-Rob
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August 12th, 2009, 05:35 AM
#2
Re: New to Programming
All forums are for newbs
749 ? ok tonight I go with this number
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August 12th, 2009, 06:05 AM
#3
Re: New to Programming
Here is a list of books you can checkout.
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August 12th, 2009, 07:20 AM
#4
Re: New to Programming
I used one of those "Learn C++ in 24 Days" books by Sams.
This looks like a good book:
http://www.amazon.com/Sams-Teach-You...0079525&sr=1-2
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August 12th, 2009, 09:22 AM
#5
Re: New to Programming
Thanks guys.
While I was up last night, I was attempting the beginner's excercise... and I got an error... I posted it on another site, i'll copy paste it here.
"So, I want to learn how to script/program/w.e
I'm learning from my brother's old Comp Sci book, and the script is this.
#include <iostream.h>
int main()
(
cout << "Hello World!\n";
return 0;
)
This is the simple "Wow congrats on your first successful script"
Except I get this error:
----jGRASP wedge2: working directory is [C:\Documents and Settings\Robert Wine\My Documents\Visual Studio 2005\Projects] platform id is 2.
----jGRASP wedge2 error: command "g++" not found.
---- This command must be in the current working directory
---- or on the current PATH to use this function.
---- PATH is "C:\Program Files\Microsoft.NET;C:\mingw\bin;C:\WINDOWS\system32;C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINDOWS\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTSystem\;C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\binn\".
----jGRASP: operation complete.
I'm assuming it's because I haven't set up my libraries, which I have no idea how to use.
I have .NET Framerwork 2.0 installed(I think @_@)
Any input is much appreciated
-Alg"
Any thoughts?
Thanks again, in advance.
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August 12th, 2009, 09:45 AM
#6
Re: New to Programming
jGRASP wedge2 error: command "g++" not found.
g++ is a compiler.
I have .NET Framerwork 2.0 installed
.NET is Microsoft. I think you need the Visual Studio compiler for that (not sure if g++ can handle .NET stuff).
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August 12th, 2009, 09:53 AM
#7
Re: New to Programming
Originally Posted by Skizmo
Visual Studio compiler
Is that the exact name?
having trouble finding it if it is.
thanks for the info though
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August 12th, 2009, 09:55 AM
#8
Re: New to Programming
scratch that, just found it. I'm installing it now... Let you know what happens :P
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