I want to get into programming

#1

Post by james3 » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:07 AM UTC

I have no background in programming but after a fruitless search for a software program i decided to write it myself.

  ==what i need to do==

write a program which will run sort of like most games do today -I want to make a 2D graphic interface, and there will be hefty amounts of physics, object editing, pre-scripted simulation and the possibility of editing objects and rules as the program is running Eventually i would like to make a 3d version but that seems like it would be very hard. Could I get some direction with this? What program language would be best to use? is it an impossible goal to do this with no experience? I appreciate any help

Re: I want to get into programming

#2

Post by zellio » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:14 AM UTC

I cannot figure out what it is you are trying to do. You say you want a 2D graphic interface but you don't say what to. You say you will utilize a "hefty" amount of objects and physics but you don't say why.

Lack of experience isn't going to kill this project, lack of a spec will. Learning to program is like any other skill, put the time and effort into it and you can learn, but if you have no idea what you are trying to do you'll get no where.

Re: I want to get into programming

#3

Post by james3 » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:24 AM UTC

zellio wrote: post #2

I cannot figure out what it is you are trying to do. You say you want a 2D graphic interface but you don't say what to. You say you will utilize a "hefty" amount of objects and physics but you don't say why. Lack of experience isn't going to kill this project, lack of a spec will. Learning to program is like any other skill, put the time and effort into it and you can learn, but if you have no idea what you are tryin…

i have a very specific idea in mind, but im not going to divulge it to the world. i described what i thought was relevant to one of my questions: which programming language would be best/easiest to write my concept in.

Re: I want to get into programming

#4

Post by rman666 » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:27 AM UTC

Watch this video and see if it can help you explain better what you want to do. You might also do a Google search for terms like: HTML5 canvas physics game

Re: I want to get into programming

#5

Post by rman666 » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:28 AM UTC

james3 wrote: post #3

zellio wrote: post #2

I cannot figure out what it is you are trying to do. You say you want a 2D graphic interface but you don't say what to. You say you will utilize a "hefty" amount of objects and physics but you don't say why. Lack of experience isn't going to kill this project, lack of a spec will. Learning to program is like any other skill, put the time and effort into it and you can learn, but if you have no idea what you are tryin…

i have a very specific idea in mind, but im not going to divulge it to the world. i described what i thought was relevant to one of my questions: which programming language would be best/easiest to write my concept in.

Ideas have no real value. Execution is what matters. As for a language: my gut reaction is that you'd be best served by learning HTML5 canvas and Javascript.

Re: I want to get into programming

#6

Post by dragonbonheur » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:31 AM UTC

You want fast results while learning the good foundations of any programming language, so learn BASIC, seriously. You have ZERO hope of achieving what you want in a reasonable timeframe with any other language that anyone may suggest here. They'll suggest python, javascript, C++, some will even suggest LISP but dream on :)

Download DarkBASIC here: http://www.thegamecreators.com/?id=2000&m=view_product&#...

It's free, fast, it has 3D, 2D commands and everything you might wish for.

Re: I want to get into programming

#7

Post by rukshn » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:32 AM UTC

james3 wrote: post #3

zellio wrote: post #2

I cannot figure out what it is you are trying to do. You say you want a 2D graphic interface but you don't say what to. You say you will utilize a "hefty" amount of objects and physics but you don't say why. Lack of experience isn't going to kill this project, lack of a spec will. Learning to program is like any other skill, put the time and effort into it and you can learn, but if you have no idea what you are tryin…

i have a very specific idea in mind, but im not going to divulge it to the world. i described what i thought was relevant to one of my questions: which programming language would be best/easiest to write my concept in.

but without understanding your concept how can anyone answer you? Even i didn't get what you want

Re: I want to get into programming

#8

Post by dgozick » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:41 AM UTC

I'd choose Processing for quicker results. http://processingjs.org/ http://processing.org/

Re: I want to get into programming

#9

Post by james3 » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 2:41 AM UTC

dragonbonheur wrote: post #6

You want fast results while learning the good foundations of any programming language, so learn BASIC, seriously. You have ZERO hope of achieving what you want in a reasonable timeframe with any other language that anyone may suggest here. They'll suggest python, javascript, C++, some will even suggest LISP but dream on :) Download DarkBASIC here: http://www.thegamecreators.com/?id=2000&m=view_product&#... It's free,…

or ill do something stupid and try to learn 2 languages at once :) thanks

Re: I want to get into programming

#10

Post by unimpressive » Thu, Feb 07, 2013, 3:45 AM UTC

dragonbonheur wrote: post #6

You want fast results while learning the good foundations of any programming language, so learn BASIC, seriously. You have ZERO hope of achieving what you want in a reasonable timeframe with any other language that anyone may suggest here. They'll suggest python, javascript, C++, some will even suggest LISP but dream on :) Download DarkBASIC here: http://www.thegamecreators.com/?id=2000&m=view_product&#... It's free,…

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