   Help finding simpliest code possible
  Hello people,I was wondering if someone could direct me to either a C++ or Java(prefferably) tutorial to help me get started in the world of gaming. What I would really love to do is simply get a blank window created with a simply object in it that I could move with the keyboard. That would be a miracle if I could just do that.Thanks.   
  The fastest way I know of with C++ is to use SDL. There is a great tutorial for this at the following page: http://cone3d.gamedev.net/cgi-bin/index.pl?page=tutorials/gfxsdl/indexYou'll need a compiler and an IDE. For that, I recommend downloading Bloodshed Software's Dev-C++ because it will come with the Dev-C++ IDE with the MinGW compiler built right in. Also, it helps to know C++ very well, and I'm guessing that you already do, but you didn't mention it either way so I thought I'd throw that in. =D   ;  Well I've only taken a begginers C++ class for engineering, and right now I'm taken Java class, so I'm more familar with Java. It might still be good to keep working with C++, cause that's what the cool kids tell me to do. Can I just use g++ for compiling, or is there something wrong with that?edit: I just glanced through the SDL stuff and it looks windows oriented. If I'm going have to use a windows machine I would prefer to work with Java, I was planning on using my mac for C++, but it seems like SDL isn't gonna work with it.   ;  SDL is cross-platform. Im not too sure how to get it running on mac, but it is possible. You need no different code for linux, mac, or windows.   ;Quote:Original post by brodyWell I've only taken a begginers C++ class for engineering, and right now I'm taken Java class, so I'm more familar with Java. It might still be good to keep working with C++, cause that's what the cool kids tell me to do. You should be aware that cool kids don't *necessarily* get to be cool because of being smart. ;)Quote:Can I just use g++ for compiling, or is there something wrong with that?Go for it. g++ is good stuff. If you're comfortable with the command line (like 'javac' at the command line to compile Java source), and you are on Windows, my recommendation would be to pick up djgpp - a basic distribution of g++ for windows with no fancy IDE stuff.;  Well I've now decided that I'm gonna stick to playing with Java, since it relates to my courses. Also I seem to have lost use of g++ on my mac, and I don't feel like fixing it right now. I'm using Blue Jay for my Java coding.   ;  Hi, Java is a good langauge to play with, have fun :)! Here are some places to get started. Also, last time I checked 1.4 was perfered for game development over 1.5 just FYI. http://fivedots.coe.psu.ac.th/~ad/jg/ http://brackeen.com/javagamebook/ I also recomend buying these books.   ;  Excellent resources, thank you Jake.   ;Quote:Original post by supercoder74SDL is cross-platform. Im not too sure how to get it running on mac, but it is possible. You need no different code for linux, mac, or windows.So is Java =)   