Beginner C++ Game Programming Tutorial 1
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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.
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.
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See also
- Next in series (Tutorial 1)
- Beginner C++ Game Programming Series
- Planet Chili Forums
