C++ Programming question

[GameSquire]

I'm looking for a FREE, not a "Free to Try" C++ Program, I like to see what it's like before getting to deep into it, I've bought 4 books about C++ with CDs, I thought the CDs contains a C++ program, but it only contains the codes that is in the book. I've search download.com and google for free C++ programs, but it isn't related to C++ or "Free To Try" software.

[thaltek]

a most perplexing question....
http://www.microsoft.com/Express/vc/

i believe it is free.....

i would suggest downloading the whole suite for best results and yha its gonna take a long time to download and install..... i downloaded this so i could program outside the classroom when i was taking a VB course... it worked well for vb but i never used the C++ part.....

[GameSquire]

Could you tell me what size it is, and after downloading, does it need the internet to install? I have dial-up, and just about everyday someone uses the phone, and I can't use the internet while they are on the phone, next to slow connection.

[thaltek]

Could you tell me what size it is, and after downloading, does it need the internet to install? I have dial-up, and just about everyday someone uses the phone, and I can't use the internet while they are on the phone, next to slow connection.

i believe 300MB file download...... with dial up i am not sure it would be worth the effort.....

[GameSquire]

Could you tell me what size it is, and after downloading, does it need the internet to install? I have dial-up, and just about everyday someone uses the phone, and I can't use the internet while they are on the phone, next to slow connection.

i believe 300MB file download...... with dial up i am not sure it would be worth the effort.....

bummer, 300 MB, it'll take a couple of days to download, with all those calls coming in interrupting my downloads on top of that, dang.

I have a few programs that makes games, but none of them are C++. Since I have a few books about C++, and don't have a program that is C++, it seems to be useless.

Anyway I just wondering whats its like before jumping to deep in this kind of industry. I am also considering to be a Video Game Reviewer or a video game tester, since playing video games is my favorite activity . I'm still not sure what I want for a job, but I'm sure I want to work somewhere in the gaming industry.

[Kit-Fox]

http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

and enjoy

its a 13.5Mb d/l

[GameSquire]

http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

and enjoy

its a 13.5Mb d/l

Thanks, I'll download it tonight so I know nobodys going to using the phone, and try it tomorrow.

[GameSquire]

http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html

and enjoy

its a 13.5Mb d/l

Thanks, I'll download it tonight so I know nobodys going to using the phone, and try it tomorrow.

Thanks, it a beta version though but I don't really care, I just want to know whats C and C++ Programming is like, when I learn I know how to make a program, I might make an Main SGW Ascension Guide Program .

[deni]

I do not know what your programming skills are already mate but if you are new to programming, i would not recommend starting with C++ but with something more "simple" like visual basic or even VBA

[Colton]

I believe "codeblocks" or something like that is free, if you're still looking for a program..

As for having dialup, I know how you feel

[GameSquire]

I do not know what your programming skills are already mate but if you are new to programming, i would not recommend starting with C++ but with something more "simple" like visual basic or even VBA

Well I have a few C++ Programming Books for Beginners already, just seems to be a waste of money if I didn't have the C++ software, and thats the problem, I have to pay big bucks for a C++ Program, or find a free one. I do have some other programs that doesn't allows me to write C++ like Blender. I never heard of VBA, visual basic I think I've read about that some were

Anyway I just about made my first Command Prompt program in that C++ program Kit-Fox shown me, I'll show you guys what I've did when it's finished , hint it's a Guide for SGW.

[Kit-Fox]

If your starting programming there is no better start than pascal then move onto c/c++

dont go the visual basic route as it will just end up leaving you with no understanding of real programming. Not to mention when you try to move over from VB to C++ you'd be totally confused and disorientated

[GameSquire]

I'm happy with that Free C++ Program, I think writing Video Games Reviews and Guides is going to be the kind of job I'm going to be working in, I think it'll be easier than C++. I'll still going to work on the C++ Programming first to see if it's my kind of thing. Just wondering what kind of gaming jobs are out there.

[Kit-Fox]

I really hate to tell you this but the gaming industry really sucks.

You are overworked, underpaid and given no time to recover. Most people burn out after a year or two in the industry hence its high staff turnover.

This is changing a little nowadays but even so the dev cycle of games is still frantic.

Most start as testers, which is quite hard to get into. Not only do you haveto be good at playing games but also documenting everything you do and i do really mean every little thing that you do. It will take the fun out of playing games for you.

[GameSquire]

I really hate to tell you this but the gaming industry really sucks.

You are overworked, underpaid and given no time to recover. Most people burn out after a year or two in the industry hence its high staff turnover.

This is changing a little nowadays but even so the dev cycle of games is still frantic.

Most start as testers, which is quite hard to get into. Not only do you have to be good at playing games but also documenting everything you do and i do really mean every little thing that you do. It will take the fun out of playing games for you.

I have to clamp my tongue about Game Tester, for the reason you given me, have to be really good at playing and document everything, and as far as it seems right now C++ is really complicated. Thats why I'm leaning towards writing, not mentioning I was better in English than Math in school, and two I rather play and talk about the game instead of making it .