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#1 ETHANATOR360

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Posted 16 November 2012 - 03:56 PM

what progaming languages do you know which one is you favorite which ones do you want to learn
i know:
basic
lua
java
javascript
a little php
my favorite:
java by far
what i want to learn:
C/C++
C#
objective C
python
ruby
squirrel -- left for dead 2 and portal 2 were coded in this language


#2 billysback

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 07:20 AM

What I know:
Java - 2 years (maybe more)
Lua - about 2 months
VB - learnt 3 years ago, used for a year(ish) then used Java
C# - super similar to Java, knew it for about 2 months, learn it on .NET then Unity.

Favourite:
Java (though lua is nice, using Love2D now, it's super simple :)/>/>)

What I want to learn:
C++ (I have tried a few times, but I hate it. I only want to know it because so many things use it)


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Posted 17 November 2012 - 07:27 AM

What I know:
Java
Lua
C
C++
Python
PHP
HTML
SQL
CSS
JavaScript
Delphi
Brainfuck
LolCode
A bit of Assembly
Proccessing

Favourite:
C++ - Soooooooooo Awesome

What I want to learn:
Become really good at web languages
Learn OpenGL(C++)


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Posted 17 November 2012 - 07:43 AM

I know:
Lua
Learning C#
Some PHP
HTML/CSS(Not sure if you consider these program languages)
I want to learn:
Python
Javascript


#5 Tclord

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 07:49 AM

Since you know C++ and want to learn OpenGL, I would highly recommend checking out www.libsdl.org. SDL is really awesome for developing games and similar programs. Simplifies the whole process greatly. I've used it a lot so I could probably answer questions regarding it if you get stuck on anything.

Learning C and C++ isn't really that bad, but you really need to watch out when it comes to pointers. That will be the biggest challange you face in learning and mastering C and C++. Definately start with C before C++ I'd say. Quite a bit easier to learn that way.

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 07:54 AM

Zomg, "LolCode", I couldn't stop laughing at the syntax XD

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 08:10 AM

View Postbillysback, on 17 November 2012 - 07:54 AM, said:

Zomg, "LolCode", I couldn't stop laughing at the syntax XD
LOLCODE is a very serious scripting language, it is no laughing matter.

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:43 AM

@Tclord, I already worked with SDL, but only with 2 dimensions. I like SFML more, as it allows me to easily rotate elements etc.

Also, I know how pointers work, and I have a pretty good knowledge of how C++ handles memory and instruction stacks, and avoids bottlenecks etc. It's a long time ago since I was in "pointer hell" :)/>

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:47 AM

What I know:
Lua - Only because of CC.
DASM - For the DCPU-16 (look it up).

Favourite:
Lua - Simple, no need for semicolons. I am also the most familiar with it.

What I want to learn:
C++ or Java - I keep forgetting to add semicolons, and I'm not very good with the syntax at all.


#10 ElvishJerricco

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:49 AM

What i know:

Objective-C
Java
JavaScript
PHP
x86 Assembly
C
HTML
CSS
SQL
C++
FORTH
Lua


Favorite:
Objective-C - So cool. So effective. So wonderful...

What I want to learn:
EVERYTHING


#11 Cranium

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:56 AM

What I know:
Lua
That's it.

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 09:59 AM

View PostCranium, on 17 November 2012 - 09:56 AM, said:

What I know:
Lua
That's it.
Man, you should learn C#. It is pretty simple to learn. I am actually pretty good with it right now. I have learned everything I know about C# from Youtube videos and Google.

#13 billysback

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 10:51 AM

View PostHuman, on 17 November 2012 - 09:59 AM, said:

View PostCranium, on 17 November 2012 - 09:56 AM, said:

What I know:
Lua
That's it.
Man, you should learn C#. It is pretty simple to learn. I am actually pretty good with it right now. I have learned everything I know about C# from Youtube videos and Google.
where else would you learn anything about a language o.o (who even reads manuals?)

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 10:55 AM

View Postbillysback, on 17 November 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

where else would you learn anything about a language o.o (who even reads manuals?)
Reading programming manuals is like taking a blender to your brain. Grey moosh anyone?

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 10:56 AM

View Postbillysback, on 17 November 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

View PostHuman, on 17 November 2012 - 09:59 AM, said:

View PostCranium, on 17 November 2012 - 09:56 AM, said:

What I know:
Lua
That's it.
Man, you should learn C#. It is pretty simple to learn. I am actually pretty good with it right now. I have learned everything I know about C# from Youtube videos and Google.
where else would you learn anything about a language o.o (who even reads manuals?)
Good point. However, there are some good books out there. Depends on how good the tutorials on youtube/google are.

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 10:59 AM

View PostCranium, on 17 November 2012 - 10:55 AM, said:

View Postbillysback, on 17 November 2012 - 10:51 AM, said:

where else would you learn anything about a language o.o (who even reads manuals?)
Reading programming manuals is like taking a blender to your brain. Grey moosh anyone?
I like grey moosh.

#17 Tclord

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 01:44 PM

View Postmad, on 17 November 2012 - 09:43 AM, said:

@Tclord, I already worked with SDL, but only with 2 dimensions. I like SFML more, as it allows me to easily rotate elements etc.

Also, I know how pointers work, and I have a pretty good knowledge of how C++ handles memory and instruction stacks, and avoids bottlenecks etc. It's a long time ago since I was in "pointer hell" :)/>

The pointer paragraph wasn't meant for you but rather was in reply to the other guy who said he wanted to learn C++. :D/> Sorry about the confusion.

By rotate elements are you talking about rotating sprites or something? If so, what I do these days is write my 2d games in OpenGL. it easily allows you do things for free like rotations, scaling, etc. You have to develop a library for it first, of course, but I've done that. It works out pretty sweet after that. OpenGL is pretty easy to do with SDL I've found. Hard part is learning how OpenGL works really, but that isn't so hard. Just a lot to OpenGL that it can do so it takes time to get to learning it all but you can work your way up to more advanced stages of competency at your own pace.

#18 Tiin57

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 02:08 PM

I know Java, learning C++, and slowly forgetting Lua o.o
My favorite is Java by far; the syntax is much simpler than C++. Lua doesn't even compare.
I want to learn... probably PHP and Javascript. Maybe Python as well.
Also, WHAT THE HELL?! Mad, you can't possibly know all those. Not enough memory. :)/>

#19 nitrogenfingers

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Posted 17 November 2012 - 10:42 PM

The languages I know, roughly in order of familiarity/experience, the highest I can program fluently and the lowest I need a textbook open to remind me of syntax etc.
Main Languages:
Java
C#
C++
ActionScript 3
SQL
PHP
Lua
Assorted markup languages


Other Languages:
FORTRAN (77 and 90)
C
Ruby
MATLAB
LISP
Prolog
Haskell
Tcl w/ Tk

There are probably a few others but it's been long enough that I can't call myself familiar with them anymore. I don't think I have a favourite language, it tends to depend on what I'm doing (Java can be great for managed projects but overly restrictive for more agile things), but I certainly have a least favourite language- AS3. Most of my friends tend to either favour Python or Haskell, for simplicity and brevity respectively.

I know enough languages. I'd like to learn how to use them more effectively.

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Posted 18 November 2012 - 04:51 AM

thats a long list you have there
and isnt c++ just C with more stuff so by knowing c++ you would know c





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