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Java only?

  • 12-09-2011 3:54pm
    #1
    arleitiss
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    So today I had first day in college (as proper classes), Computing year 1 level 8. Had pretty god damn epic day btw. We were told that we will be learning Java. Is that it? Is java only language we will be learning over next 4 years? Or will there be others like C# or C++?


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  • #2
    Haunted Negativity
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    yep, we will be learning a few web technologies that work with the internet. but as far as a application programming language its gonna be java.


  • #3
    arleitiss
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    Haunted Negativity wrote: »
    yep, we will be learning a few web technologies that work with the internet. but as far as a application programming language its gonna be java.

    Ah crap! Ah well I suppose it's not a big effort to learn C++ if I manage to learn Java. Also we will be only learning HTML and XHTML? no php?


  • #4
    MagicIRL
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    Java is essentially an evolved form of C# and C++ - Once you master Java you can go back and learn the others with ease.


  • #5
    arleitiss
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    Won't we be picking for year 4 specific direction of learning? like games, security and so? if we will then if I pick games, I suppose they would teach C++ then?


  • #6
    Webmonkey
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    MagicIRL wrote: »
    Java is essentially an evolved form of C# and C++ - Once you master Java you can go back and learn the others with ease.
    I wouldn't say going from Java to C++ would be with ease unfort. There will be another learning curve there especially with memory allocation management and getting your head around STL which is probably important when working with C++.

    I'd hope they teach some C/C++ in the course.

    C# on the other hand is pretty straight forward to move to coming from Java since C# is ~70% java + it's own nice things.


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  • #7
    Dyl1991
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    not much c++ at all, you may learn others in 4th year and maybe some in 3rd (im in 3rd now but only 1st day and didnt get much info).

    as for the games dev thing, its done in XNA.


  • #8
    Webmonkey
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    Dyl1991 wrote: »
    not much c++ at all, you may learn others in 4th year and maybe some in 3rd (im in 3rd now but only 1st day and didnt get much info).

    as for the games dev thing, its done in XNA.
    If you want to become a serious game developer in the gaming industry, then you will undoubtedly need to know C++.


  • #9
    Dyl1991
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    Webmonkey wrote: »
    If you want to become a serious game developer in the gaming industry, then you will undoubtedly need to know C++.

    its what they use for the game development module according to Keith Maycock, thought id let him know.


  • #10
    Webmonkey
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    Dyl1991 wrote: »
    its what they use for the game development module according to Keith Maycock, thought id let him know.
    Of course I'm only stating something that's all :)

    XNA may become fairly common in many years to come but for now I don't think C++ will be going anywhere.

    Of course the principles of what you learn in XNA will also apply to C++ / OpenGL or what ever so it's good. But I just think it's a shame that the course lacks C++. :)


  • #11
    Dyl1991
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    Webmonkey wrote: »
    Of course I'm only stating something that's all :)

    XNA may become fairly common in many years to come but for now I don't think C++ will be going anywhere.

    Of course the principles of what you learn in XNA will also apply to C++ / OpenGL or what ever so it's good. But I just think it's a shame that the course lacks C++. :)

    yeah i was disappointed with no C++ but i plan on just learning it myself :P will be good to know it :)


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  • #12
    Webmonkey
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    Dyl1991 wrote: »
    yeah i was disappointed with no C++ but i plan on just learning it myself :P will be good to know it :)
    Good stuff :) - C++ is more rewarding imo but also more frustrating! :D


  • #13
    arleitiss
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    well anyways good to know that knowing java will some way make me familiar with C, because atm I am capable of creating any Map and 3D model on any game engine (UDK, CryEngine, Source) so I just wanted to know if I can learn C++ in end to tie those both together so that some kind of game can be formed. I assume 3D model + map + java won make an epic fps shooter? :D


  • #14
    arleitiss
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    I find this java pretty damn epic. Spent all evening on it. managed to combine MessageBox + Sketchpad into one. So now I launch it it says Enjoy Drawing! :) and launches SketchPad :D I know not a huge achievement but for me it is :D


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