What coding programs are best to start off with if?

What coding programs are best to start off with if you want to go in the direction of video games?What coding programs are best to start off with if?
Visual C++. You can start learning C++ with these video tutorials:


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/index.php





They are perfect for beginners. This one can get you started by showing you how to install a free compiler (Visual C++ 2008 Express):


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson0鈥?/a>





Here are some simple games with code downloads that you can use to get some ideas:


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson9鈥?/a>


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2鈥?/a>


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2鈥?/a>





These tutorials can get you started with graphics programming in OpenGL:


http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/opengl/index.ph鈥?/a>


http://xoax.net/comp/alg/graphics3D/inde鈥?/a>





You can go through the tutorials and if you have questions on them or anything else in C++, please post to me here:


http://xoax.net/forum/





Enjoy!What coding programs are best to start off with if?
http://www.microsoft.com/express