Programming Languages for Game

Development

Umut EFİLOĞLU

What are you; and what do you want?

● Programming game, designing game, or even 3D modeling?● Are you starter?● Do you really have a target?

True Questions

● What is the best programming language for platform XYZ?● What is the language that is the most used by game studios?

C++

● Adds OOP concept to C programming language● Ability to control very low-level system components

○ Very fast running time

● Xbox and Playstation platforms use this programming language a lot● Advised for futuristic games

○ Essential for people who aim big companies

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C#

● Basic for every game programmer○ High level of convenience - Easy to use

● Unity3D uses it● Ability to create any type of game● Easier to learn than C++

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Java

● Same OOP principle as C++, but supports broader systems○ Runs on Java Virtual Machine(JVM) and can be executed on any system.

● Primary language to develop Android games○ Open source third-party modules like LWJGL

Web Languages

● HTML5, CSS3, SQL, JavaScript● Obviously, helpful for browser-based games● Making games for browsers are different from making games for consoles

○ You will need SVG or WebGL if you need 3D graphics

● Flash is dying

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UnrealScript

● Native scripting language of Unreal Engine● Supports all major gaming platforms like Windows, MacOS, Linux, SteamOS,

Android, and Playstation VR.● Ability to develop games on Unreal Engine● Example games;

○ Arkham City, Fortnite, Bioshock, Devil May Cry.

Python

● OOP techniques like C++ and Java● The Pygame Framework

○ Prototype games insanely faster

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Lua

● Simple language structure and syntax● Lots of modern game engines utilize Lua as primary game design

programming language○ CryEngine, Corona SDK, Gideros Mobile etc.

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Objective C

● Best choice for developing games in iOS platform○ Blends syntax of Smalltalk and C

■ Offers convenient solutions for building iOS games○ Ability of OOP, which is required for faster rendering time

● Game engines like Core3D, Cocos2D use Objective-C, and enable to write C in an OOP style

● Not a futuristic choice but easy to understand game design language

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Games on Servers

● Have you ever thought about MMORPGs’ backends?● Games like World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2 use Java, PHP, or C# to

develop backend○ They make running games on servers faster opposed to using C or C++7

● Python, Ruby, or JavaScript can also be considered for server side

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Resources

● https://www.lwjgl.org/

● https://unity.com/

● https://www.unrealengine.com/

● https://www.ubuntupit.com/best-programming-language-for-games-15-game-programming-languages-reviewed/

● https://www.tr.freelancer.com/articles/programming/what-is-the-best-programming-language-for-games

● https://www.indeed.com

● https://www.goodreads.com/

● https://www.youtube.com/

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