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  ok, last time i programmed was in college - Doing VB, a tiny piece of C++ and other basic languages (PAscal for instance).That was *cough* a few years ago, and I want to get back into the groove..I've spoken to a few friends who are software engineers, and they have told me that C++, although would be a good place to start, c# is alot better (However slower) for game design.Just wondering where was the best place to start?   
  C# with XNA would be one option; Python with pygame another. Both should be relatively easy to pick up and allow you to write games quickly.   ;  If you're learning either from the ground up, I'd suggest C# w/ XNA for speed of deployment.  Automatic memory management alone will help solve a lot of elusive leaks.  If you're concerned about the potential inadequacies of managed code, the C++ vs C# topic has been covered extensively, and the short answer always seems to be: you won't be able to write code that can show a significant difference anytime soon, if at all.   ;Quote:Original post by MyH34DHurtzI've spoken to a few friends who are software engineers, and they have told me that C++, although would be a good place to start, c# is alot better (However slower) for game design.Just wondering where was the best place to start?Well, it's not really that much slower.  I doubt your first game will need the extra "little" speed that C++ will give you.   I just ported my directx10 C++ based code to XNA and I am very impressed.;  ah cool.I had read alot about xna, and seen that it was looking good.I guess I'll go down the c#/xna route :) Thanks Peeps!   ;Quote:Original post by BCullisIf you're learning either from the ground up, I'd suggest C# w/ XNA for speed of deployment.  Automatic memory management alone will help solve a lot of elusive leaks.  If you're concerned about the potential inadequacies of managed code, the C++ vs C# topic has been covered extensively, and the short answer always seems to be: you won't be able to write code that can show a significant difference anytime soon, if at all.DOH!  Beat me by 50 seconds.   