What book would be best to learn visual c++ game programming?

I am currently looking to begin programming in visual c++. I have some experience with visual basic, and want a good book to learn programing in visual c++, with the primary focus on developing games. I have no experience with c++ or visual c++ so the book would need to be at an introductory level.

What book would be best to learn visual c++ game programming?
The first thing you’ll want to do is learn C++. How can you make games in C++ if you can’t write C++ code itself? The two beginner books written by reputed experts are C++ Primer (5th Edition) by Lippman and Accelerated C++ by Koenig. There are other excellent C++ books, but they aren’t suitable for beginners. Do not go with any other books. They are either obsolete or do not teach C++ properly.





Once you do that, you’ll probably want to look into learning a graphics API. There’s only two: OpenGL and Direct3D. But first, learn C++. You can’t do anything else without knowing the language itself, right?
Reply:I recommend you learn programing 3D graphics first before you jump into game development. Unless you programed games before and have a good understanding of game design theory.





Also I recommend you hit up some 3D game engines to see how they do there magic.





Be sure to have a good math background.





I would recommend a book but there isn't really any good ones out there. There used to be a series of books for game development from premier press called "Game Development Series". They had everything from DirectX to OpenGL along with C++ game engine designing.
Reply:Read About C++ from Robert Lafoer or hyden and hyden then jump for OpenGl game programming but this would give u an idea of game programming in open gl if you are somehow directx oreinted then you need to go for some other book. Note of advice learn about vector graphics and graphics theoritically from book called graphics programming to have some clue as to what is going on behind the scenes because at the end of the day u need to have precision speed in ur games which can only be learnt if you know the low level underlyings

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Want to learn Embedded C, VHDL, Verilog?

Please let me know of the site from where I can get starting lessons in Embedded C, VHDL or Verilog. I want to learn Embedded programming myself.

Want to learn Embedded C, VHDL, Verilog?
You do know that c and VHDL / verilog are used for different purposes. VHDL /Verilog are used for designing logic for PGA's, FPGA's and such. C is used for embedded controllers.





For VHDL, try a book called "The students guide to VHDL"





If you know nothing about C, then a book called "Using C" is OK, or one called "The C programming language".





If you know what type of processor you are writing code for, then it would be of great help to get the data book for it and learn exactly how microprocessors work. Its a BIG help!
Reply:there are large number of books,to make it very simple i would suggest the book by Bhaskar,its very simple for a beginner.Once uget a hold of it you can move to more complicated books!!!

What Kind Of Language I learn from C & C++ Languages?

Tell me Plz which of these language i learn From C%26amp; C++


I don't Know about any Kind of language in Computers


So Please tell me/Suggest me Friendly Because i dont know about this


And Also tell me that NIIT Institute is the Best For This Courses

What Kind Of Language I learn from C %26amp; C++ Languages?
no i will not tell you that niit is the best


you just dont seem to have any good knowledge about computers


c and c++ are thought now at school level


but still they are famous


look niit does not give you any real knowledge i beat them many times in programming competetion i study programming in college


if you really want to know more about where to study and which things to study then contact me by email


firozahmed143@rediffmail.com


give your details like


college education


any computer knowledge


experience


future plan


etc


i will help you


i can also provide free books for c and c++


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Reply:C++ is an enhanced version of C so learning C first is a very good idea. Everything you learn in C, you can use in C++.
Reply:C and C++ are about the same from what I know of them. I took a C++ class a year ago and it was easy. Also, You're probably going to have some trouble programming if you speak broken English like that..

How Do I Learn The C Language?

I want to learn how to learn the C language, and how to begin programming, i would like to here about any free online tutorials or any books that are available.

How Do I Learn The C Language?
http://www.programmingtutorials.com/cplu...





http://www.programmingtutorials.com/c.as...
Reply:take an online course;)
Reply:dont waste your time on e-book .. just purchase C in 21 days .. and it will be the 21 dayz game .. rest is up to you
Reply:Buy the C programming book of McGraw-Hill publication,its gr8 dude u can be a master in C
Reply:Reading alot, or watching stuff on it. Then, from there after learning the syntax list, it's easy. Just apply what you know.
Reply:as one of our frenz said if ur entirely new to programming try go and books like


let us c by yashwant kanetkar --- a gr8 book

Best way to learn the Objective C programming language?

I have an iMac and I am learning about Xcode. However, you can't do squat unless you know Objective C. Where can I find a fast way to learn Objective C?

Best way to learn the Objective C programming language?
For learning the language:


http://developer.apple.com/documentation...





For cocoa %26amp; XCode:


http://www.cocoalab.com/cocoalab/index.p...


there's a good book/pdf here





for a quick tutorial:


http://www.otierney.net/objective-c.html

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I want to learn in c?

i dont know anything in c %26amp; c++ .i want to become master in c.


plz prefer me a easy book how can i learn. thanking you .

I want to learn in c?
hi ashok,





u r from INDIA so i will suggest u ..


let us C and Let us C++ by Kanitkar.


once u get a basic knowledge of that u can learn from ..


E. Balagurusamys books for C %26amp; C++


To improve ur basic in C u can learn from exploring in C and C++


for D.S. u can have Tenenbaum.


and finally u can take the help of net and can refer sites for C %26amp; C++ tutorials.
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Reply:if ur geneous u can study in home or else go to tutorial, stop thinking abt the books and learn frm the tutorial tht is the only solution , try for nitt

Is there any purpose to learn the C language before C++ ?

Like to learn a little simple programming so I can talk with my son about it. What is a good free complier for C language? C++? Should I study C before C++ or are they similar?





Thanks,





John

Is there any purpose to learn the C language before C++ ?
I learned C language before C++ and it helped me to grasp the concept.





C++ is basically C but object orientated, if you want to get a better understanding of the language before you get into C++ you may want to just go through C, you don't really have to learn it 100%.





Also if you learn C first, then go onto C++ you'll understand the difference between the two languages and how Object orientated programming has evolved.





Basically if you are just doing this for a hobby, learn C first to get a better understanding, otherwise if you want to learn it in a hurry and you not grasping C++, learn C, otherwise just go over to C++.





Otherwise I can't really think of any other advantages.
Reply:C is a procedure oriented language and C++ is an Object Oriented language.


In my opinion, if u make ur self comfartable with C i.e. when u learn how to solve the problems using procedural approach.


It will be easier for u to learn C++ as in C++ u will learn how to implement object oriented approach and u can do better in both approaches.
Reply:Dev-C or Putty. Uggg, I just got done w/ a C programming course. It is interesting but very confusing at times. C and C++ are similar and C is rarely used but it couldn't hurt to start there. Once you learn C, C++ should be a breeze. The only difference is that C++ is C on steriods.(:
Reply:They are very much similar. I would skip C language if I were you. But it won't hurt if you get to learn more languages.
Reply:yes it is neccesary