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- From: guzz@netcom.com (Adam Gensler)
- Subject: Re: C++ Game programing? Help.
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- References: <jamilyan.36.018F2D76@mindspring.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Mar 1996 20:02:27 GMT
-
- On Fri, 22 Mar 1996 01:15:16 -0400, jamilyan@mindspring.com (DAD) wrote:
-
- >I am a begining programer and have three general questions?
- >
- >1) Is C++ commonly used to write computer games?
- >
-
- It probably is now since OOP (object oriented programming) is easier to
- upkeep than straignt structured programming.
-
- >2) If so, what is a good reference for teaching the handling of sound and
- > graphics within a C++ program?
- >
-
- I believe what a lot of people do (unless they have a lot of time on
- their hands) is just buy 3rd party libraries for sound & graphics. From what
- I've heard, any graphics library that comes with the compiler isn't fast at
- all.
-
- >3) What are the most popular or best languages for writing graphics
- >and strategy oriented computer games?
- >
- >4)(Not game related) What are the employment prospects for C++ programers?
- > Whats the "HOT" language? What is minimum training for entering job
- > market and approx. starting pay?
-
- The employment prospects for programmers is good right now, but it's
- better to have knowledge of more than one language. I think Audoesk is hiring
- strictly C++ programmers right now. But the minimum training to enter the job
- market is usually a BS in computer science.
-
- I've seen starting pay at $40k/yr. for fresh out of college. The starting pay
- will change depending on where you want to move to.
-
- >Answers to any of these questions or advice in general will be greatly
- >appreciated.
- >
- >Either post here or E-mail to: jamilyan@mindspring.com
- >
- >Thanks in advance
-
-