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This tutorial mainly deals with how to call a [[function]] in C++ and basic syntax rules. We also talk about pixels, intellisense and other dumb bullshit.
 
This tutorial mainly deals with how to call a [[function]] in C++ and basic syntax rules. We also talk about pixels, intellisense and other dumb bullshit.
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== Concepts Taught ==
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* Pixel coordinates and layout
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* PutPixel() parameters
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== Video Timestamp Index ==
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* Intro [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ 0:00]
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* Why C++ [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=0m55s 0:55]
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* Overview of entire curriculum [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=1m57s 1:57]
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* Required software, hardware, and knowledge [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=2m44s 2:44]
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* Setup of Visual Studio and [[Chili Framework|the Framework]] [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=3m26s 3:26]
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* Don't freak out about the Framework [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=4m22s 6:05]
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* Talk about the solution folder and source files [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=7m52s 7:52]
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* Configuration of the Visual Studio UI [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=8m57s 8:57]
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* First compile and run [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=9m52s 9:52]
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* Yo where the .exe at tho? [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=11m13s 11:13]
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* First line of code and challenge (Homework) [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=12m07s 12:07]
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* How to interact with Chili / get programming help on the [[Planet Chili Forums|Forum]] [https://youtu.be/PwuIEMUFUnQ?t=14m27s 14:27]
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== Homework ==
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The homework for this lesson is to experiment with the [[Graphics (Chili Framework)#PutPixel()|<code>PutPixel()</code>]] function and deduce the meanings of the five function parameters. The solution to this challenge is given at the beginning of the next tutorial.
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== Download Links ==
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* [https://www.visualstudio.com/post-download-vs?sku=community&clcid=0x409 Visual Studio 2015 Community Download]
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* [http://www.planetchili.net/downloads/Chili%20DirectX%20Framework.zip Framework Download]
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== See also ==
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* [[Beginner C++ Game Programming Tutorial 1|Next in series (Tutorial 1)]]
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* [[Beginner C++ Game Programming Series]]
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* [[Planet Chili Forums]]

Revision as of 14:01, 1 August 2016

This tutorial mainly deals with how to call a function in C++ and basic syntax rules. We also talk about pixels, intellisense and other dumb bullshit.

Concepts Taught

  • Pixel coordinates and layout
  • PutPixel() parameters

Video Timestamp Index

  • Intro 0:00
  • Why C++ 0:55
  • Overview of entire curriculum 1:57
  • Required software, hardware, and knowledge 2:44
  • Setup of Visual Studio and the Framework 3:26
  • Don't freak out about the Framework 6:05
  • Talk about the solution folder and source files 7:52
  • Configuration of the Visual Studio UI 8:57
  • First compile and run 9:52
  • Yo where the .exe at tho? 11:13
  • First line of code and challenge (Homework) 12:07
  • How to interact with Chili / get programming help on the Forum 14:27

Homework

The homework for this lesson is to experiment with the PutPixel() function and deduce the meanings of the five function parameters. The solution to this challenge is given at the beginning of the next tutorial.

Download Links

See also