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Started by lallous Jul 1, 2009 at 3:18 PM 4 replies 1.7k views

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Jul 1, 2009 at 3:18 PM

Hello everyone, I am a computer science graduate but I have been away from programming for the past 3 years. I'm in the process of refreshing my programming knowledge by studying C++ in my spare time. I already bought numerous books which include C++ Primer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0672326973) and Game Programming All in One(http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Programming-CDROM-BEGINNING-PROGRAMMING/dp/B001TKQ3SI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246479907&sr=1-3). I know they may seem to be basic books but I guess we all need to start from scratch and in the end it all comes to dedication. I am currently very familiar with Functions,Conditional Statements, Loops, Arrays and Pointers. I am in the process of starting with classes. The process of studying has been dry until now since all I deal with is a black and white screen (console). I can't wait to get into graphics,user input,AI..etc :) Thanks for all who contribute to this post,

Derakon

Jul 1, 2009 at 3:29 PM

I'm sorry if I seem dense, but where's the question here? This seems to just be an advertisement for some books.

HostileExpanse

Jul 1, 2009 at 3:30 PM

....you didn't ask a question, so there's not much else to say but "Good Luck!"

DaveMS

Jul 1, 2009 at 3:31 PM

Good luck then!

I can't comment on the books as ive never read them, I started off on sams teach yourself c++ in 21 days (I think it's called that), which was't bad.

All I can say is get stuck in and get practicing.

Have fun!

password

Jul 1, 2009 at 5:50 PM

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Original post by lallous
The process of studying has been dry until now since all I deal with is a black and white screen (console).
I can't wait to get into graphics,user input,AI..etc :)

Thanks for all who contribute to this post,

SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) is an excellent library to make graphics. It's cross-platform and very easy to use.

lallous

Jul 2, 2009 at 12:59 AM

I didn't intend to ask or advertise about anything.I just wanted to introduce myself and ask for some advice on the sources I am using.

Thanks password I'll be sure to check SDL.

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