Any aspiring/established game developers/programmers here?

I was just wondering if there were any game programmers (or programmers in general).
Well, I know that most of the people who run this site are skilled already in programming, though. That alone is noticeable enough.

Joel16 programmed a couple of things a while ago.
Not sure 'bout any other though (besides for Loony and Seph who run the site).

I have about 18 years experience programming as a hobby.

Any particular languages?
And Loony, I think I remember your statement before comparing Java and anal :P What's your opinion on it now? I mean, the language I'm using the most now is Java (although I know C/C++).

my opinion of java hasn't changed at all.

will1008 · #4Any particular languages?
And Loony, I think I remember your statement before comparing Java and anal :P What's your opinion on it now? I mean, the language I'm using the most now is Java (although I know C/C++).

“ Saying Java is good because it works on all operating systems is like saying anal sex is good because it works on all genders.” ~ The PopeSums up Java quite accurately!

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What's wrong with anal?

The languages I have experience of are dos basic, visual basic (version 6) and PHP 5. And a very small amount of C

I'm trying to crack into VB.. Very new to it though.. I wish they would have taught that shit in our schools

I guess I only learned what we were taught in school (C++ first, and then Java). I need to learn outside what they teach me, hm.

Arcwolf09 · #9I'm trying to crack into VB.. Very new to it though.. I wish they would have taught that shit in our schools

VB is easy. It's just not particularly useful compared to languages like C/C++

Students who are on their final term of Computer Colleges in this country use VB in coding viruses that are spread via USB Flash drives as part of their final theses. This is so annoying for Computer shop/netcafe owners as these viruses are not easily detected, blocked nor removed by your typical Anti-virus programs.

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and can only ever work on windows.

Loonylion · #11VB is easy. It's just not particularly useful compared to languages like C/C++

I'm just getting into to learn something simple first. Instead of jumping into freaking java or c++ which is insane

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I think that might actually hinder you, rather than help.

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what are your recommendations

start with PHP or C/C++PHP is easier and has similar syntax. VB is completely different and would be travelling along a road in the wrong direction.

you have any good resources that would be helpful for learning them?

nope, cant remember how I learnt PHP and I was taught C at university.

Well I guess I'm off on a mining trip.. I'll post any good learning resources I find here for people who want to learn. I think programming should be taught in all schools. Some countries are making it part of their curriculum in primary and secondary schools.So far I've come up with this guy

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http://www.youtube.com/user/TeachMeComputer?feature=watch

He talks a lot but seems to know a lot about PHP.
C++ Tutorials

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http://www.learncpp.com/

Looks very in-depth. I'll check this one out.
Java

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEApt1B8ycs&list=SPDAA5DE54FB5215EC&index=1

Another guy with a ton of information.
An amazing course set from MIT

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http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/