Learn c# or C++?

metalmackey · 21 Oct 2008 at 21:48

Hi,

I've been programming in various languages like Blitz, Purebasic and Darkbasic and thought its about time I learnt a "grown up" language. The aim is to start simple, then make simple games that hopefully will get better as I do. Seeing the Express c# and c++ editions are free I dunno which one I should go for. Also, any good books or sites for beginners?

Ta

metalmackey · 21 Oct 2008 at 23:44

Ta mate, thanks for the input. Is C# as fast as C++ at looping, maths ect?

metalmackey · 22 Oct 2008 at 00:04

Hmmmm ta. I take it that on modern PCs, you wont notice the speed difference unless you're coding sommit like a game engine like Unreal or Crytek.

metalmackey · 22 Oct 2008 at 16:16

Is MS Visual C}} 2008 Express the best free IDE/compiler to start with?

metalmackey · 22 Oct 2008 at 18:22

How does C# compare to other languages in terms of speed? On the purebasic webite, it says it matches the speed of most C++ compilers, so would that mean its faster than C#

Thanks

metalmackey · 22 Oct 2008 at 18:53

So I should get the 2005 Express edition as XNA isn't compatible with C# 2008 iirc.

metalmackey · 22 Oct 2008 at 19:18

Cool, thanks again mate. I'll get reading up LOL

metalmackey · 22 Oct 2008 at 21:14

Cool, they look good.

metalmackey · 23 Oct 2008 at 19:00

Spent today learning the basics (basic LOL) of C# and i'm liking it. OOP is a bit confusing but i'llfigure it out 1 day