Who Wants To Be That Next Tools Guy? (Learning C#)

[Leftos]

I was looking around Channel 9's various series because I found some on C++ that really piqued my interest, and I came across a C# series which is for absolute beginners, so I thought I'd post it here because I know that the NLSC has some aspiring programmers that would love to be able to either continue my work or build their own modding tools.

Programming is a form of art, to me. Pretty much any kind of application I've ever put mind to doing, I've done, and the experiences, both positive and negative, that you go through applying yourself at building something are essential. I always thought I knew a language, and then my first big, lengthy project would come, and after I was done I'd be at a whole new level, mocking myself whenever I looked at my older code.

So, C# is my favorite language. Although not widely used in the games industry to actually make games, it's a language that gets used regularly to build development and editing tools that don't go in the game, per se. So, for example, a basketball game is made in C++, but the roster editor the developers use could be written in C#. Although C# can make a developer spoiled by how easy it is, I feel it's a good first language to learn, and due to its design being an easier, more robust C++-derived language, you can easily transition to C++ when you feel comfortable enough. You could also go the other way (from C++ to C# at some point), if for some reason you want to start at C++.

So, the link to the "C# Fundamentals: Development for Absolute Beginners" is here: http://channel9.msdn.com/Series/C-Sharp ... -Beginners
Every lesson is easy to follow and example-based. If any of you try to follow it or have some kind of programming question (either conceptual or practical), I'll try to be around to answer them. I'm not making myself to be an expert by any means, but I'd be happy to help guide any aspiring developers. Who knows? Maybe the experience you get actually lands you a job in the games industry, if you're interested in that, like it happened for me!

[dare]

Thanks for the link

[JaoSming]

[NovU]

Leftos, I know I already complemented on your work but again just for sake of it, it was just awesome. The other day, I skimmed through your NBA Stat Tracker coding and simply was in awe. I could feel your passion in both the coding and basketball. Perhaps, I will look into the modding myself soon now but you know programmer's life. It's just too much to study and do everything! LoL.

Programming is a form of art

Couldn't have said it any better.

So, C# is my favorite language. Although not widely used in the games industry to actually make games, it's a language that gets used regularly to build development and editing tools that don't go in the game, per se. So, for example, a basketball game is made in C++, but the roster editor the developers use could be written in C#. Although C# can make a developer spoiled by how easy it is, I feel it's a good first language to learn, and due to its design being an easier, more robust C++-derived language, you can easily transition to C++ when you feel comfortable enough. You could also go the other way (from C++ to C# at some point), if for some reason you want to start at C++.

C# it is for me too(lol I know I been harsh on micro$oft lately w/ their xbone stuff but no doubt C# is on the rise...) as my Database major option pretty much hooked me into it.

Maybe the experience you get actually lands you a job in the games industry, if you're interested in that, like it happened for me!

You earned it, ma man.

phpBB [video]

Bosh also code(s/d) btw. LoL

[shadowgrin]

lol at that video.
Nothing against computer programmers but coding is a 'first world' priority.
I'd like to see how coding can help you when you're in a community with no electricity and easily available source of clean water much less have a decent structure that can shelter you comfortably. Also, food.

I like how the first quote in that video is from someone who got his success mostly because of the people working with him.

And the still shot of the video is from someone whose greatest work was blatantly stolen from some douchebags.

0:40, 4:51 - will bang

[Leftos]

Not sure if talking about Elena or Gabe. Probably Gabe. Agreed. Would bang.

[NovU]

I think he meant Elena and Mark. Stop vid precisely at 0:40 and 4:51 point, you clearly see them. Splendid taste nonetheless.

[BrotherJRB]

Thanks Leftos. I actually use Lynda.com and I am very happy with their tutorial videos. I learned quite a bit over the past few weeks.

Anyway I am close to taking another job which will hopefully allow me to increase my extra curricular activities with learning how to code. I have plans for Leftos's stat mod.

[Leftos]

Agreed, Lynda.com have put together great videos on the subject.

[deihatein]

I might give the tutorial a shot but I just don't have the free time to do so, internship and all. I also don't have the motivation to code right now, after what I did a year ago coding an application that was supposed to be a group work but I did all the work.

[Leftos]

dei., group work assignments that turn into one-man jobs were quite a common occurrence during my years at University. You'll fall for that a couple of times, but if you really enjoy coding and creating things of your own that way, you'll just say "fuck you all" and go and do your own thing and be a amazing at it.

And who knows? Maybe one day you're part of a group that actually shares the same passion with you and you find that you're all actually working together.

Don't let idiots and leechers ruin your appetite. Sky's the limit when you code.

[shadowgrin]

coding an application that was supposed to be a group work but I did all the work.

Good. It means less interference from others that might ruin your work when you don't need to.

[NovU]

I will be honest. Back in my univ days, I was a free rider on a great team that had LeBron James(Cavalier version) of our program. We ended up doing really good although rest of us were pretty much Mo Williams and Delonte West. If that's too hard to understand, let me put it this way, I didn't write a single line of code and still got my 'A'.

[shadowgrin]

So one of you banged the mom of your groupmate who did all the work?

[Stress Fracture]

Leecher

[rafal723]

Thanks for the link It's gonna be really helpful. I'm starting since tomorrow morning.

[Leftos]

Good luck! Feel free to come back with any questions, and I'll do my best to help.

[ixcuincle]

Thanks for the info. Looking to improve my programming skills.

[BrotherJRB]

I have been lazy the last few weeks in terms of learning. Hopefully I can get back on course this week.

[JaoSming]

Hoping to start soon