[BradSk88]

Hey guys, I'm planning on going into Programming, hopefully for games or at least something that will bring nice profit. I'm currently in grade 11. I'm going into a 4+ year course at University for Computer Programming.

The thing is, I know it's kinda hard to find a job in this business. With that said I'd like to get ahead of the game and make myself look good to employers.

I'm already quite good at building simple games in ActionScript(Flash) and I have taken a year on visual basic, I'm not sure what my Computer Science class will be teaching next semester.

I know that C is one of the big languages out there, but I'm not sure where to start. I'd like to learn how to make graphical applications, and one of my goals is to create a working 3d engine.

So basically if you can tell me where to start and show me the way you'd be doing me a big favour,

If anyone can help me I'd be forever in debt to you.

[RedRecon2004]

Start with C++

After C++ you can branch off into several paths. If you are looking into 3d game design, after learning alot of C++ (the most you can possibly put into your head), study OpenGL or DirectX programming.

If you are wanting to learn several programming languages, I'd recommend first hitting Java , then C programming after that.

If you are definetely wanting games, though, you can't go wrong with the first option, but keep in mind that no matter what path you take, there is always a solution to everything.

[KornNut]

C is the same exact thing as C++ (its the predecessor of C++... its the same but without the Object orientated part).

So, in essence, when you learn C++, you are learning C as well.

I suggest programming in the following order:

C++
Java
C# (a mix between C++ and Java)

Then I would program under Linux to understand the Linux environment. Programming in C++ under linux is a great way to learn networking with programming.

[RedRecon2004]

Yeah, KornNut has got you covered.

[BradSk88]

Hooray, thanks. I guess I'll go dig up some tut's