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From: George_Bain@Playstation.sony.com
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Subject: C versus C++
Date: 9 Jan 1998 09:57:10 -0000
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From: George_Bain@Playstation.sony.com
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Hey there,


>When Ed Federmeyer wrote me a few weeks back
>about his experiences, he expressed the opinion that companies would
>want an entry-level candidate  to know C++, which makes it a
>meaningful issue for all members with a dream.

depends on what platform you will be programming your game!
C++ for Win95 because you really don't have a choice...and C for
console programming such as the PSX........also what ever the lead
programmer whats to use!  If he chooses ASM well ASM is it..if he chooses
C++ well he will want someone on his team who knows his C++ stuff......
>I have encountered a number of statements that C++ is a waste of
>time, anything you can do in C++, you can do in C.

true...

>Mike Fulton says it's just peachy if you use it properly with
well-structured code and libraries.

have to agree here............

>Phadip Fatehpuria said in our last auditorium meeting that C is the way to
go...

have to agree here....

>I wonder why I am confused? It's a serious question, if
>I decide this is a language I need to learn, we are talking about a
>minimum six month additional delay to grasp the just the basics before

seems like you just want to learn what language is easier to learn.....
I would recommend learning something like Pascal, then move to some Intel
asm,
then off to C.......yes I know you can't use Pascal or Intel asm of PSX but
learn it anyway
and you will pick up and learn C faster then diving into C or C++......nuff
said.
>I really apply my self to the yaroze beyond my little tinkerings.
 >  So please, if you could, why should the aspiring developer  learn
>or ignore  C++?

C++ is mainly for database programming and C is better for game
programming......

Latah..

George - SCEE Dev Support