Programming

Dark Lord · Post by **Dark Lord** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:22 pm

I'm really just getting into the computer programming stuff and I was wondering what language I should use. I've heard that C and C++ isn't too hard. What do you think?

Dosser · Post by **Dosser** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 12:27 am

It depends.

C is probably a good start, with mind to moving towards c++ later (c++ is good, but can be really annoying in it's syntax: C is more logical IMO).

Note that to do many things in C / C++ (graphics, music, networking), you'll need to rely on third party programs such as allegro.

If you want to start with an easier language than C, which includes easy to use VGA graphics / PC beeper sounds, try Qbasic (note that it is impractical for modern games, or even old games, but it is a good start).

Dark Lord · Post by **Dark Lord** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 9:04 am

Ok thanks.

Unknown_K · Post by **Unknown_K** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:40 pm

I recently aquired a full boxed copy of Microsoft Professional Basic 7.1 (expanded quickbasic 4.5?). I havn't tried using it yet, but how well would this work for doing graphical apps/games?

Sorcerdon · Post by **Sorcerdon** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:55 pm

java is way better and easier to learn.

Unknown_K · Post by **Unknown_K** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:38 pm

Who the hell programs JAVA for DOS?

Game master pro · Post by **Game master pro** » Thu May 12, 2005 5:27 am

MEGAZEUX OF COURSE (sorry caps) but if you don't like MZX, *faint* try Blitz Basic, it's kinda a mix between basic and C, and user-friendlyness www.blitzbasic.com

ZeHa · Post by **ZeHa** » Thu May 12, 2005 9:50 am

Or try www.purebasic.com - we used it for www.gloomy-nights.de and I think it is a very good language. Also it's not very expensive and you'll get all future updates for free!

Fenrir · Post by **Fenrir** » Thu May 12, 2005 1:58 pm

Blitz Basic isnt for DOS. Besides, they would be better off getting the Blitz3D compiler. Ive been playing around with it for a while now, but it just isnt as fun as other languages.

Learn Pascal

Go get yourself the Turbo Pascal 5.5 compiler for free.

dosguy · Post by **dosguy** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 1:45 pm

personally its c++ for me.. Java is great for object orientated GUIS and applets, and its slightly easier but c++ has better results and hey, when you move on from dos games- you can do incredible 3d stuff in it

John The Ax · Post by **John The Ax** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:20 pm

I abhor Java, but I think that's because the book I had sucked... I can't stand its constant use of commands like getString - why the HELL is there a capital in there? There's no point to it, and just makes it stupidly annoying to type and debug.

dosguy · Post by **dosguy** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 9:27 am

ha ha you get used to the odd capitalisation- eg actionPerformed.. WHY OH WHY when everyother ActionListener thing has two capitals. Java is strange like that

Elign · Post by **Elign** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 5:56 pm

Unknown_K wrote:Who the hell programs JAVA for DOS?

If Sun ever feels like making a Virtual Machine for DOS (not sure if one already exists), then that will make DOS that much more useful, considering the massive number of apps already for JAVA.

SnesNeverDies · Post by **SnesNeverDies** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:33 pm

Dosser wrote: If you want to start with an easier language than C, which includes easy to use VGA graphics / PC beeper sounds...

Is there a website or somewhere that I could go to learn more about these graphics functions for C?

Nathan1993 · Post by **Nathan1993** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:07 pm

I only registered so I can bring you this news:

FreeBASIC. I don't wanna sound like an advertiser, but this thing is amazing. It is any microsoft variant of BASIC, only it is 32 bit and makes windows, plus has support for direct x, allegro, and ect. Many people are in on this, but it needs more publicity. It really is revolutionary... its awsome. I reccomend going to www.freebasic.net and www.petesqbsite.com