I am looking to create steam games for both Windows, MAC, and Linux. What is the best book or online resource to learning C++? Or should I be learning a different coding language for a huge game like COD, Rome 2, Skyrim, etc.
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The core gameplay of COD was most likely coded in C++ [thanks to google]… If your looking to make good sophisticated games it will take time, to learn and to complete the project. If you can get some help, its difficult to do this alone but it doesn't mean you can't. I would recommend C++ because its great for somewhat large scale games and is a great language overall
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The core gameplay of COD was most likely coded in C++ [thanks to google]… If your looking to make good sophisticated games it will take time, to learn and to complete the project. If you can get some help, its difficult to do this alone but it doesn't mean you can't. I would recommend C++ because its great for somewhat large scale games and is a great language overall
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Thank you for the reply, I don't usually give up, and can't wait to learn and create. I also have a buddy that is willing to learn with me so I'm not alone.
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'Murica said:
I am looking to create steam games for both Windows, MAC, and Linux. What is the best book or online resource to learning C++? Or should I be learning a different coding language for a huge game like COD, Rome 2, Skyrim, etc.
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C++ can be fairly difficult, it depends on how much programming knowledge you have.
If you've never touched C, the classic reference is The C Programming Language. It's been 15 years+ since I bought my copy but it's still one of the best programming books ever released. By today's standards it's also one of the thinnest.
The usual references for C++ are from the designer of the language, Bjarne Stroustrup.
They are a demanding (at points, difficult) read - probably best suited to those already quite familiar with the language - not really 'learning' books.
this one is best online course for c++ and i am currently learning the same cprogramming.com
hope i helped you
good luck buddy!
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Hi everyone, I have been using the Android OS for a few years now, and I love it. I have just decided today that I am no longer going to just watch from the sidelines as apps get released. I want to get my greasy little mitts in on the action.
I would really appreciate some advice on what I should start with. I would like to learn Java, and or Python. I just need to know what direction I should go in. I really want to create games. Any advice would be amazing
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I just browsed, when I should have been searching lol... I will use those links. Thank you soo much
Go here codeacademy.com you can learn Java and Python
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Hi everyone, I have been using the Android OS for a few years now, and I love it. I have just decided today that I am no longer going to just watch from the sidelines as apps get released. I want to get my greasy little mitts in on the action.
I would really appreciate some advice on what I should start with. I would like to learn Java, and or Python. I just need to know what direction I should go in. I really want to create games. Any advice would be amazing
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I really would advise learning java. A really good tutorial sight is thenewboston.com. It has a multitude of programming tutorials as well as android tutorials. After going through these tutorials, I would recommend using the andengine library for games as it makes collisions, physics, and animations much easier to deal with. Good Luck!
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Go here codeacademy.com you can learn Java and Python
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codeacademy.com does NOT teach Java, only JavaScript. I searched for the Java course and there is none to be found.
try deitel and deitel
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codeacademy.com does NOT teach Java, only JavaScript. I searched for the Java course and there is none to be found.
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try the deitel and deitel ebook for android programing it is a bit difficult if your a beginner but it sums up everything you need to know i find it great
you can even try the lynda series for android they are a straight forward approach and easy
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Hi everyone, I have been using the Android OS for a few years now, and I love it. I have just decided today that I am no longer going to just watch from the sidelines as apps get released. I want to get my greasy little mitts in on the action.
I would really appreciate some advice on what I should start with. I would like to learn Java, and or Python. I just need to know what direction I should go in. I really want to create games. Any advice would be amazing
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I love android coding, and maybe I can teach u something.
I can't post links yet (this is actually my first post in the forums!), but I found the Android Bootcamp 2012 video series from NewCircle priceless. It's available for free on YouTube and it is based on the development of an entire app from scratch. It is slightly outdated, but very well made.
I also followed the Coursera's course on Android by prof Adam Porter: it's free as well and it just ended, so it's really up to date. It is based on a different approach though, covering different topics and providing several little projects, instead of a single one.
Imho though you do need some knowledge of Java. I came from a C++ background, so i was able to follow those courses while also learning bits of Java too, but starting with zero knowledge of both the Android api and Java could really be overwhelming, just warning you.
While following the Coursera's course, I saw people recommending a free course about Java taught by John Purcell on the Udemy platform (I might be wrong on the guy's first name).
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I can't post links yet (this is actually my first post in the forums!), but I found the Android Bootcamp 2012 video series from NewCircle priceless. It's available for free on YouTube and it is based on the development of an entire app from scratch. It is slightly outdated, but very well made.
I also followed the Coursera's course on Android by prof Adam Porter: it's free as well and it just ended, so it's really up to date. It is based on a different approach though, covering different topics and providing several little projects, instead of a single one.
Imho though you do need some knowledge of Java. I came from a C++ background, so i was able to follow those courses while also learning bits of Java too, but starting with zero knowledge of both the Android api and Java could really be overwhelming, just warning you.
While following the Coursera's course, I saw people recommending a free course about Java taught by John Purcell on the Udemy platform (I might be wrong on the guy's first name).
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After taking that Coursera clas by Prof. Porter I was able to put an app in the app store. Aww yea.
Yea me too, it was a really cool course. Are you planning on following the next course? It seems like a tough one!
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I can't post links yet (this is actually my first post in the forums!), but I found the Android Bootcamp 2012 video series from NewCircle priceless. It's available for free on YouTube and it is based on the development of an entire app from scratch. It is slightly outdated, but very well made.
I also followed the Coursera's course on Android by prof Adam Porter: it's free as well and it just ended, so it's really up to date. It is based on a different approach though, covering different topics and providing several little projects, instead of a single one.
Imho though you do need some knowledge of Java. I came from a C++ background, so i was able to follow those courses while also learning bits of Java too, but starting with zero knowledge of both the Android api and Java could really be overwhelming, just warning you.
While following the Coursera's course, I saw people recommending a free course about Java taught by John Purcell on the Udemy platform (I might be wrong on the guy's first name).
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Can you link me the videos? just want to be sure I have thesame video as yours.. Please pm/post me the exact link.
thanks
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Sorry, I still am too new to post links on the forums
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I've been wanting to get into development more and more recently, and Android seems like a pretty awesome platform to develop apps for.
I ultimately want to develop a basis for a 2D OpenGL ES game that I can expand on, and also develop a chat client that works on XMPP and can detect when certain apps are opened and closed, and how long their open for.
I have... zero experience with any actual coding also, aside from maybe a few copy/paste edits on some random C++ stuff back in the day. Only real reason I haven't actually just "dove in" to Android development was because it looked... really confusing? Idk...
Is there any guides or learning methods anyone can recommend to help me out? I'm thinking I should just start from http://developer.android.com/training/index.html and just go from there, but is that the best place for beginners, or is that basically for people who have experience with some coding?
AW: [Q] I want to learn how to develop for Android but...
First you should watch the series on youtube from adam outler on how to build youd first app.
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For games you can follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28321618
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I'm still kind of interested in Android development, but I guess I'm kind of intimidated by how much I'd need to learn and the time required to actually produce any kind of usable app...
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I'm still kind of interested in Android development, but I guess I'm kind of intimidated by how much I'd need to learn and the time required to actually produce any kind of usable app...
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You can try eclipse IDE to make android apps but you must learn java and xml to do that... I'm currently learning that...
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Another great resource for beginning Android development in the New Boston Android development tutorials http://thenewboston.org/list.php?cat=6. They cover topics ranging from the basics to making a simple game with OpenGL. And don't be intimidated by the time needed to learn everyone starts as a beginner when they learn something new but with practice you'll be writing great apps before you know it. The key is practicing with a positive attitude .
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Where to start? I'm seventeen years old, and this is what I want to go towards going forward into life: developing! But the problem is I don't know where to start. I figured this would be the perfect forum to get some guidance. Please teach me
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krobinso2295 said:
Where to start? I'm seventeen years old, and this is what I want to towards going forward into life: developing! But the problem is I don't know where to start. I figured this would be the perfect forum to get some guidance. Please teach me
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I will definitely start at the Android tutorials sub forum.
Do you have unlimited data allowance? As I have found out first hand, this is a crucial factor in the way you will learn and progress because a lot of the good tutorials are in the form of YT videos.
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Where to start? I'm seventeen years old, and this is what I want to go towards going forward into life: developing! But the problem is I don't know where to start. I figured this would be the perfect forum to get some guidance. Please teach me
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Also depends on what you actually want to developer. ROMs? Android apps? Games? Something else? They all require slightly different routes. But a good understanding of programming in general will be a very good help in anything you do
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Also depends on what you actually want to developer. ROMs? Android apps? Games? Something else? They all require slightly different routes. But a good understanding of programming in general will be a very good help in anything you do
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I really want to do roms and apps. I just really wish I could find someone that would be interested in mentoring of something haha... But I mainly am looking to do roms and apps.
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I really want to do roms and apps. I just really wish I could find someone that would be interested in mentoring of something haha... But I mainly am looking to do roms and apps.
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I'm your age too I do developing primarily on computers though and I have been doing that for a couple of years now. I can say that the best place to start is to learn a programming language. Most Android apps are coded using Java so, if you have some experience with coding learning Java would help you alot. But if you have little to no experience coding I would suggest you start off with something like C maybe even python but syntax is very different compared to Java so C is recommended. After you have enough experience with that I'm sure you can jump into building ROMs.
Good Luck!
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I'm your age too I do developing primarily on computers though and I have been doing that for a couple of years now. I can say that the best place to start is to learn a programming language. Most Android apps are coded using Java so, if you have some experience with coding learning Java would help you alot. But if you have little to no experience coding I would suggest you start off with something like C maybe even python but syntax is very different compared to Java so C is recommended. After you have enough experience with that I'm sure you can jump into building ROMs.
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Are there any books you recommend?
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my problem is I don't have a unique and practical idea. I'd wish I could come up with something that would be lucrative & beneficial but those ideas are limited and I wouldn't want to do something someone else has already done.
If I wanted to learn I'd get the latest Android Studio & follow some "Hello World"- type walkthroughs. I'd think YouTube vids would be helpful.
Then try to latch on to an open source project since I'd have an existing project to see how it's done.
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Are there any books you recommend?
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I've always found Head First Series to be good. Try Head First C or if your feeling confident try Head First Android Development. But adding on to what jawz101 said the best way to learn a programming language really well is to do your own project, also, check out "professional" open source projects to learn the style and even some tricks of the trade.
Hi everybody,
I'm an Italian guy who's looking for starting developing on android, but right now I'm pretty doubtful about wich course to start from.
I'm gonna explain you my plan:
I was looking for an Android course in E-Leaning mode and after a deep research I found a good IT italian school that uses the Cisco Webex platform (they made me try it with a tutor of them).
They do courses for Java, Android, and many others..
I thought that instead of starting directly to Android, I would need some Java skills, then I was thinking to apply the Java basic course (40 hours + OCA certification that could also be a good thing for my Cv) on first, then in a second moment apply the Android developing course (80 hours).
I'm an IT technician, doing Helpdesk and similar things, i studied programming at the high school, ending with java and databases in the last year, but it has been 4 years ago and I don't remember it so well..I'm more skilled in programming languages like C, Visual Basic and similar..
About Java, I just remember a few things about Object Oriented..
Somebody told me that I don't need Java to learn Android, cause they're different.
Finally the question is, what would you suggest me to do?
Learning Java, then Android is the perfect thing to do. As Android app basically contains both XML and Java, if you're skilled enough in Java, then developing in Android will be much easy.
Learn c,c++, java.. then ur good 2 go
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Learn c,c++, java.. then ur good 2 go
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C was my best..but never did anything of C++.
Then finally I applied to the Java course. :victory:
Thanks for your advices, I'd appreciate to read more about your thought on the subject.
Btw let's see how it goes :laugh:
Take a breath and skip the Java course
There is no better learning than actually applying a skill in trying to solve a real problem. This applies even if you're just starting to learn a language. Will you end up learning more if you take both courses? Yes. Will your CV look more impressive? Maybe. Is it a good way to spend your time? I'm not so sure.
The truth is, jumping directly into Android development will quickly improve your Java skills as well. If you have some knowledge of C and VB, you will be able to follow along from the very beginning. It might be slightly overwhelming at first, but I guarantee that after the first couple of exercises, your "lack" of Java knowledge will no longer slow you down. And if you get stuck with any Java-specific issue, the answer is always on the web a couple of Google searches away.
If I were you, I'd save time and money and go directly for Android. After that is done, you can spend your spare 40 hours on something that will give you a better bang for your buck, for example a UI design course. Or maybe iPhone development.
is there any video material course like bootcamp but for android studio, it takes a while for me to get where to look since its not same order of files and things when you work with eclipse and android studio
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so, ur very great then ha3..
Im just an ordinary computer science student ....
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@Iluvatar The Killer
so, ur very great then ha3..
Im just an ordinary computer science student ....
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Maybe..
But it has been 4 years that i'm no longer programming (instead of my 8 years of learning programming languages starting from really basic programs like Basic, Assembler, Turbo Pascal) I have to focus all my memory right now..gnnn.!
What an effort..! :laugh:
Well, be strong-hearted..
May the F0rce b with u
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Well, be strong-hearted..
May the F0rce b with u
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Yes I will!!!
And thanks for the force
I just started the course this week.. It seems to be great!!! (The java language, and the training course)
:thumbup:
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Is basic4android viable to start creating REALLY simple apps? My goal is get used to basics before I learn a more complex language..
As far the only language I've learned is visual basic, so I think it might be the most friendly way to get started..
<disclaimer>I'm the main developer behind Basic4android</disclaimer>
Basic4android is viable for both simple and complicated apps. Basic4android supports all of Android features.
@Erel +1 man. Didn't know such an genius guy here.
Op since vb is easy to learn and manipulate just use it until you satisfied. Good luck man.
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