Sunday, December 27, 2009

What coding language is used for programming video games?

I am starting to learn how to program. Ya know learning the concept of input%26gt; process %26gt;output ect.. I want to create games but I don't know the language used. I have been toled that it's C++ but then someone else told me C# so yea any help is appreciatedWhat coding language is used for programming video games?
To answer your question any programming language can be used to make games. Some with the help of DirectX or OpenGL. C++ as well as JAVA are amongst those that are commonly used to design games. Visual Basic can also be used to design games. C# since it's introduction from 2005 upto now can be used to design games as well. How ever I must recommend if you want to get into game programming, first thing is that you have to pick a language. you can use http://www.codepedia.com for a brief introduction to some of the languages. If C++, Java or C# doesn't seem as too much of a challange to you, then you must committ yourself into studying them. or any other language you choose to study for that matter. Try not to burden yourself down wigh too much programming languages until you understand which ever language you start off with. A person can design a excellent game in Visual Basic if he studies the language and apply what he learns skillfully and effectivelyWhat coding language is used for programming video games?
You can make games in many programming languages. My friend makes games in Java, I know that if you want to mod for certain game engines, C++ knowledge is required, but you can make games in most programming languages.





Basic and common languages are Java, Visual Basic, C# and C++ (idk if Flash counts, but you can definitely makes games with that)


The above people have points, you need to learn to make basic programs first.
Well, a developer can use any language they want for it, based on their own needs.





Most games nowadays are programmed in mostly C++, with little smatterings of other languages as well, such as C#. It's rare to see a game coded in ALL C++, but usually they're mostly C++, so if you want start with that.





Note: You can't just jump into programming games. You need to start small, with practical programs.
They are right about it being C++ and C#. There are others that are sometimes used but those are the most common. I wouldn't recommend going right into learning those languages if you've never had any experience programing. If you're really serious about programing you should start with something smaller then work your way up to those languages
If you want to learn to program - seriously - you study programming before you study any languages. Start with http://www-old.oberon.ethz.ch/WirthPubl/鈥?/a>
The one game I worked on at Microsoft was written in C++.

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