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A person ineed deserves books indeed! Umm any college like books we know of that I can get?? From C++ to the end! Maby not way end but enough to build a game!

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A practical path from C++ study to a playable game separates language fundamentals from game systems and tools. Start by building solid, idiomatic C++ habits (modern features, RAII, smart pointers, STL, and simple templates), then layer on game-specific skills: basic graphics/input, simple physics, resources and asset pipelines, and basic optimization. Avoid trying to "know C++ to the end" before shipping anything — incremental projects teach more than passive reading.

Recommended learning roadmap (order matters):

  • Core C++: types, functions, classes, RAII, smart pointers, containers, algorithms, and modern idioms.
  • Systems: memory/perf basics, multithreading concepts, file I/O, and serialization.
  • Math: vectors, matrices, transforms (start with 2D then move to 3D).
  • Game tech: rendering (2D first), input, audio, simple physics, resource management, scene/update loops.
  • Tools: build system, debugger, profiler, version control, and an asset workflow.

Concrete practice and resources: follow small, incremental projects — console prototypes, then Pong/Breakout, then a tile-based platformer, then a simple 3D prototype. Use a lightweight library for learning graphics and input rather than an engine at first (SDL or SFML are good fits). Authoritative references and tutorials that pair well with hands-on work include LearnCpp for language basics, cppreference for reference, and Game Programming Patterns for architecture ideas.

This ties back to earlier replies: ’s note about learning style matters — pair concise references with guided tutorials if a “spoon-fed” approach helps at first; ’s caution about over-reliance on hand-holding is valid — practice beats passive reading; is right that 3D demands deeper systems knowledge, so postpone it until fundamentals are solid; ’s preference for comprehensive texts can fit into a mixed approach. Practical next step: pick one small game idea, choose a single library, and complete one end-to-end prototype while consulting the references above.

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Member Avatar for John A

This doesn't help you any? I admit I've never read it, but the favorite one around here seems to be Accelerated C++.

> Other post disregard Noones responded to it in the last 48 hours!
Wow... that is a looong time to wait. :rolleyes:

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This doesn't help you any? I admit I've never read it, but the favorite one around here seems to be Accelerated C++.

> Other post disregard Noones responded to it in the last 48 hours!
Wow... that is a looong time to wait. :rolleyes:

If money is no issue, I actually found a book named "How to C++ program - Second Edition" by Deitel & Deitel which I found very comprehensive. It teaches you the basics to ADT's to OOP's to Polymorphism. Many other exists. I've never heard of Accelerated C++, is good you know Joe?

Good luck, LamaBot

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no offense but you really do need to know c++ to the end to program a game (if 3d is what you had in mind)

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No point in going through a discussion on C++ books while this thread exists.

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If money is no issue, I actually found a book named "How to C++ program - Second Edition" by Deitel & Deitel

Too much spoon feeding. Text not on par with other professional books out there. The only thing good about those books are the practice problems. They are fun while they last.

I've never heard of Accelerated C++

Its a good book, with good ratings. Short, concise, terse and to the point.

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I recently perchased Accelerated C++. I have to admit that I have to put it to the side for a little. It seems like a good book though. I am just not use to the teaching style yet I guess. I only made it to the third chapter before I started to get a little confused. I guess I am the type that needs one of those "spoon feed" books? Doesn't help much that there is hardly any peace and quiet in my house either (two extremely talkative nieces live with us).

I probably just need to slow down a little though. I was trying to go a little to fast maybe. Just trying to learn in the shortest time possible.

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i like the step by step books by microsoft press but i doubt theres a c++ one :(

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