How much? (another how question)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 3:10 pm

How much C++ do I need to know to use irrlicht? Everyone says "basics". I need specifics. Can I get by using a book called "C++ for the absolute beginner"? I'd appreciate it if you checked it out at your local library and told me if it was good.

Anyway, when do I need to say, "Ok, time to make a game?" I know this is a frequent question, and I started out learning C++ here (wont let me log in...too bad...)

Thanks in advance

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 3:17 pm

Some basics that help a lot:
variables
conditions
classes
input/output
includes

At bare minimum, I'd reccomend at least being familiar with those. Of course, the more you know, the easier customizing content and debugging become.

djceejay · Post by **djceejay** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:37 pm

Pointers would also be very useful. Also passing stuff into functions, your own functions etc.

MikeR · Post by **MikeR** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:59 pm

Here is a free book that I have found invaluable. It isn't the best, but it will teach you what you need to know.

keless · Post by **keless** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:08 pm

you should also understand inheritance, pass by reference versus pass by value and the difference between heap and stack memory.

but really, to do any solid application you should understand some general datastructures and algorithms. such as std::vector/hash_map/queue, some sorting algorithms, etc

(actually, if you can avoid the STL, it might make things simpler for you)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:54 pm

Thanks guys, its good to know I dont need to be a c++ genuis