Azure
Trust the recursion...
I need to compile for the PC first, because I'm going to be following a guide for the PC. Then, after I know C++, I'm going to compile for the GP32, which I can already do.
Most of the ~1000 page books cover the same things, so I would advise going into a bookshop or library and skimming through them to see which style you prefer.So, I should start with a book? I was thinking I should start with an internet guide, then after that consider an advanced book. BTW, something I was always wondering, how do programmers insert graphics into their programs? Like for the GP32, how do programmers add sprites from a gif file on their computer and translate it into code?
BTW, what advanced book do you think I should get?
I just install the Visual C++ 6.0 stuff. Also, if you can, get the MSDN collection and install that, or you won't have any help files (and they are normally pretty good).EDIT: Also, for MSVS, should I do a full install where I install everything, or should I just install the required files and Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0?
3 of the options are ActiveX, Enterprise Tools, and Microsoft Visual SourceSafe6.0. Should I install these?I just install the Visual C++ 6.0 stuff. Also, if you can, get the MSDN collection and install that, or you won't have any help files (and they are normally pretty good).EDIT: Also, for MSVS, should I do a full install where I install everything, or should I just install the required files and Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0?
I have never used ActiveX and I can't remember what Enterprise Tools are.3 of the options are ActiveX, Enterprise Tools, and Microsoft Visual SourceSafe6.0. Should I install these?I just install the Visual C++ 6.0 stuff. Also, if you can, get the MSDN collection and install that, or you won't have any help files (and they are normally pretty good).EDIT: Also, for MSVS, should I do a full install where I install everything, or should I just install the required files and Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0?
I think that I normally do this (it's been a long time since I had to install).Ok, I didn't install those 3.
But what about registering environment variables? I remember doing this before when I was on IRC, but that was with DevkitARM, and I think the GP32 SDK. Should I check this box?
EDIT: It's supposed to allow me to run Visual C++ tools from the command line by registering environment variables.
Any suggestions to learn the basics then? I've did your tutorials a while ago.I'm gonna say the complete opposite; a book is a waste of time, instead learn the basics from a tutorial and start making games. You'll run into problems, but just ask people on IRC or IM for help and you will gradually learn it yourself, without the annoyance of following exercises. That's what worked for me anyway. Only thing I will suggest is, use a book to learn pointers, because few people can explain them well. Also you might want to look at a book for the more complex C++ stuff like virtual functions, polymorphism/abstract base classes, STL, operators -- but I didn't. When I was interested in it, I just popped it into Google and read up.
Yeah, but I don't actually own any C books *shame* the only experience I have is with PDF, which of course requires Alt+Tabbing as well. One tactic is to put the code and the tut in the same screen, having them split. Best if you are running at a high res (1280x1024 here). I see your point though.I prefer books cos I hate having to alt-tab to check stuff that I'm working on, and if I need to look somthing up quickly that I can't remember the name of then I can find it in a book quicker (cos I will know which chapter it is covered in), but each to their own I guess.
I've recently brought the 5th edition of the dummies book, and it's pretty good.Azure posted on Jul 7 2004 at 10:42 PM said:Gah! That internet guide I was using sucks! It doesn't explain everything in layman's terms, instead, it quickly defines everything in a complicated manner. I think I'm just going to buy a book instead today, but now I'm back at which one?
C++ For Dummies, 4th Edition
C++ For Dummies, 5th Edition (Released 2 months ago)
Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days, 4th Edition
Which one should I get? I added in 4th Edition because as I was going through it on Amazon.com, I noticed that it seemed a little better than 5th edition because 4th Edition included stuff about GNU in the first few setup pages and I didn't see this in the 5th Edition. Also, 5th Edition is still kind of new, so I don't know how good it is compared ot 4th Edition, which has been out for some time now. 5th tells you how to install Dev-C++, 4th tells you how to install GNU C++. Which one is better?
EDIT: The friendly people at GP32DEV just explained to me that GNU C++ actually compiles the code when you use Dev-C++, meaning 5th Edition is better. But, now should I get C++ For Dummies or Sam's Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days?