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Any aspiring/established game developers/programmers here?

Discussion in 'Computers & Modding' started by will1008, Apr 6, 2013.

  1. will1008

    will1008 Well-Known Member

    I was just wondering if there were any game programmers (or programmers in general).
    Well, I know that most of the people who run this site are skilled already in programming, though. That alone is noticeable enough.
     
    will1008, Apr 6, 2013
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  2. necr0

    necr0 Well-Known Member

    Joel16 programmed a couple of things a while ago.
    Not sure 'bout any other though (besides for Loony and Seph who run the site).
     
    necr0, Apr 6, 2013
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  3. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    I have about 18 years experience programming as a hobby.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 6, 2013
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  4. will1008

    will1008 Well-Known Member

    Any particular languages?
    And Loony, I think I remember your statement before comparing Java and anal :p What's your opinion on it now? I mean, the language I'm using the most now is Java (although I know C/C++).
     
    will1008, Apr 7, 2013
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  5. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    my opinion of java hasn't changed at all.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 7, 2013
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  6. Hypr

    Hypr Well-Known Member

    “ Saying Java is good because it works on all operating systems is like saying anal sex is good because it works on all genders.” ~ The Pope

    Sums up Java quite accurately!
     
    Hypr, Apr 7, 2013
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  7. Niflheim

    Niflheim Horrible evil rat

    What's wrong with anal?
     
    Niflheim, Apr 7, 2013
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  8. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    The languages I have experience of are dos basic, visual basic (version 6) and PHP 5. And a very small amount of C
     
    Loonylion, Apr 7, 2013
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  9. Arcwolf09

    Arcwolf09 Guest

    I'm trying to crack into VB.. Very new to it though.. I wish they would have taught that shit in our schools
     
    Arcwolf09, Apr 8, 2013
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  10. will1008

    will1008 Well-Known Member

    I guess I only learned what we were taught in school (C++ first, and then Java). I need to learn outside what they teach me, hm.
     
    will1008, Apr 8, 2013
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  11. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    VB is easy. It's just not particularly useful compared to languages like C/C++
     
    Loonylion, Apr 8, 2013
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  12. Cahos Rahne Veloza

    Cahos Rahne Veloza The Fart Awakens

    Students who are on their final term of Computer Colleges in this country use VB in coding viruses that are spread via USB Flash drives as part of their final theses. This is so annoying for Computer shop/netcafe owners as these viruses are not easily detected, blocked nor removed by your typical Anti-virus programs.
     
    Cahos Rahne Veloza, Apr 8, 2013
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  13. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    and can only ever work on windows.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 8, 2013
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  14. Arcwolf09

    Arcwolf09 Guest

    I'm just getting into to learn something simple first. Instead of jumping into freaking java or c++ which is insane
     
    Arcwolf09, Apr 8, 2013
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  15. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    I think that might actually hinder you, rather than help.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 8, 2013
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  16. Arcwolf09

    Arcwolf09 Guest

    what are your recommendations
     
    Arcwolf09, Apr 8, 2013
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  17. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    start with PHP or C/C++

    PHP is easier and has similar syntax. VB is completely different and would be travelling along a road in the wrong direction.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 8, 2013
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  18. Arcwolf09

    Arcwolf09 Guest

    you have any good resources that would be helpful for learning them?
     
    Arcwolf09, Apr 8, 2013
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  19. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    nope, cant remember how I learnt PHP and I was taught C at university.
     
    Loonylion, Apr 8, 2013
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  20. Arcwolf09

    Arcwolf09 Guest

    Well I guess I'm off on a mining trip.. I'll post any good learning resources I find here for people who want to learn. I think programming should be taught in all schools. Some countries are making it part of their curriculum in primary and secondary schools.

    So far I've come up with this guy
    http://www.youtube.com/user/TeachMeComputer?feature=watch
    He talks a lot but seems to know a lot about PHP.
    C++ Tutorials
    http://www.learncpp.com/
    Looks very in-depth. I'll check this one out.
    Java
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEApt1B8ycs&list=SPDAA5DE54FB5215EC&index=1
    Another guy with a ton of information.
    An amazing course set from MIT
    http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/
     
    Arcwolf09, Apr 8, 2013
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