topic Which programming Language? in Developing Games on Intel Graphics

Which programming Language?

larrsmith07 — Fri, 14 May 2010 09:05:50 GMT

Good day!,

Hello there good day to all of us!!..i just want to ask which programming language should I use and focus on,..because I am currently a student!,.. and i want to know which is better and the most commonly used language,.. pls help me!.,your replies are much appreciated..thanks in advance :)

Which programming Language?

delle — Sat, 15 May 2010 06:28:21 GMT

In my case, I develop with OpenGL, I mainly use Delphi but sometime I use C/C++ too.

If you already know C/C++ I suggeggest them.

I don't like .NET because I prefer to have the control of bits....

Delle

Which programming Language?

Doraisamy_G_Intel — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:58:49 GMT

It all depends on what you are working on.

In the current visual computing arena, and specifically PC games, the most common language is C++ and the most common rendering API is DirectX. Most high end games also use a LOT of scripts written in a language called Lua.

Which programming Language?

Philip_T_Intel1 — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:35:15 GMT

PC development is done in native code ( C/C++ ) or managed code ( Java/C# )

Handheld development ( smartphones ) is done in Java/C# ( Android/WinMo7 ) or Objective-C ( iPad/iPhone/iPod )

cross-platform 3D rendering is really only possible via OGL. base OGL runs on desktops ( Windows, Mac, Linux ), OGL ES runs on handhelds ( Android, iPhone ) and pseudo-OGL is used on PS3 and Wii. Android has a "native" binding for OGL ES to avoid some of the perf cost with managed code.

using XNA gets you D3D9 level support on PC/XBox/WinMo7. Using D3D lets you target Windows.

You should have a target environment in mind and pick accordingly.