Thread: New to C++ programming

well i dont know any of the codes yet so i can not make any programs. where could i get codes from?

If you want to write a game then you first have to learn to code in C++ or whatever language you want which takes a lot of time and dedication and you have to learn to walk before you can run. When you dont even know the absolute basics of programming, just looking at code will not help you to learn how to write a game. Follow the lessons that someone already pointed you to and start there.

Just to add, I have been learning C++ for two years now, and at frist I had to buy at least one good book on practival C++, then when I got half decent and was able to learn and write larger more complexs programs with little ease without the book, I knew some of it was sticking. Take the advise of all you have read on this thread, they all know what they are saying. Now I have bought two good books on game programming, one on simple games, one on harder more comples games. To make the games you want, I am guessing somthing complex like final fantasy or zelda, you have a LOT to learn.

Those big industry games are made by people with years of expereince and work in a large team, but with good practice patience and a good book, there is no reason you cannont get this good in a few years.

Here is soke basic stuff, then a harder program to show you the diffrence in how complex the language is.

simple prog

Code:

#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

int main()
{
int age;

cout << "What is your age?: ";
cin >> age;

if ( age == 25 )
{
cout << "You are my age!" << endl;
}

else
{
cout << "You are not my age!" << endl;
}

return 0;
}

harder code:

Code:

#include <iostream>

using namespace srd;

class myClass
{
public:
int age;
string name;

myClass();
};

myClass::myClass()
{
age = 25;
name = "pete";
}

int main()
{
myClass mc;

cout << "My age is: " << mc.age << endl;
cout << "My name is: " << mc.name << endl;

return 0;
}

As you can see, there is a big difference beteen the two programs. To get to the level of advanced game programing, you would need more than the larger program shown here. Good luck in your pursuit, and remember the good people on the boards will be here to give advice when you get stuck or need help.

i tryed the code and it didnt work. i typed it all in and it didnt work.

That code has some errors in it. I don't think it is meant to be used as is. The point is the idea behind it.

>> To get to the level of advanced game programing, you would need more than the larger program shown here.
You'd want to know a lot more than what is shown there.

Basically to echo everyone else in the thread.

Start with the basics and work up.

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE A GAME WITHIN 1 WEEK OF LEARNING C/C++.

Thats all in caps so you remember it well.

Unless you are an incredible genius, far beyond anyone else, you will need time and dedication to learn C/C++. Once you have the basics under control keep increasing your skills. I've been programming for some 9 years now, it would take me quite some time to code a good game. I could do it, but the time invested would be steep, and probably to me not worth it.

Take some courses, teach yourself, do anything to learn, but don't expect to be coding any sort of game whatsoever for quite some time. Its a reality, and you need to be sound in C/C++ to consider anything as complex as a game.