1)Which is better to do, meaning which pays more and which one do you have the most fun with?
2)And what do I need to know to do anyone of those jobs.
3)should I learn C++?
4)Is there anyother programs I need to learn other then C++?


Thanks

For any scripting, you should start out with visual basic. From there you can work up to C++ and other scripting programs.

Well I don't know much about the carrers of either and how much fun or how much someone in that kind of buisness gets paid, to find that out, you'll need to ask someone in the industry, but I do know that to become a software enginner you'll need to take to the highest level of maths you can, as well as physics (both rather important). As for C++, yes you should start to learn it (I think) and I frankly don't see the problem with starting learning with C++. As for any other languages, I'd say that if you know C++ you'll have a good base for learning other langauges, which you can do as the situation requires.

XD visual basic stinks. Even though i suck with it >.> thats probably why it stinks. Im still learning though in school i take Computer Programming 1 and 2. Next your computer apps and then Year after that i learn C++ if i survive that long. And if i weven survive after that i will start learning java @.@ but its so hard.

I've been lead to believe that if you know C++, becomes a lot easier to learn (both being OOP langauges)(And vice-versa of course). And that Java itself isn't all that much harder than C++.

I've been lead to believe that if you know C++, becomes a lot easier to learn (both being OOP langauges)(And vice-versa of course). And that Java itself isn't all that much harder than C++.

True. Many Programming languages are very similar to C++. Its just that you have to get used to another form of writing it.


visual basic stinks. Even though i suck with it >.> thats probably why it stinks. Im still learning though in school i take Computer Programming 1 and 2. Next your computer apps and then Year after that i learn C++ if i survive that long. And if i weven survive after that i will start learning java @.@ but its so hard.

Its best to learn Visual basic language FIRST for people who are new to programming. Why? Because it helps the user become aquainted with the language, and soon after the person mastered visual basic he/she can jump right on to C++ with only the least problems of understanding it.

Nononono...do not touch VB...I started with VB, but only because I couldn't find anything better (I was like 9...go figure, I just did whatever was already lying around in the house)...VB starts you out with objects and events without explaining it. Learn either Java or C++ first. Then learn the other.

Bad things about VB:
= ambiguity
no short-circuit evaluation
not strongly typed
white-space dependent
and the biggest drawback: it costs MONEY to buy the software, as it is Microsoft licensed software. Java and C++ are publicly available.

Java and C++ are OOP languages, which are the current paradigm. If you want to work on major programming projects, such as games, then you should learn one or the other. Java is newer, easier to use, and focuses on inheritance; C++ is faster, more powerful, and focuses on library writing.

Next, you should at least get acquainted with either DirectX or OpenGL. Nowadays, it'd probably be best to get a BS in Computer Science before entering the job market.

That's for a game programmer. I don't know about game design...

OK, maybe I'm a little too quick to condemn VB, since in a way I still use it *points to siggy* :P but if possible, start right away with a more useful language. VB is designed for business applications, not games.

wow thanks a hell of a lot all of you who posted information, i think i am on a road to a better, more prepared career thanks to you guys.
i cant thank you enough