what is the best language to learn?

[DarkByte]

I agree although ive found that alot of the wrappers atm suck. Also with every wrapper unless you launch it in a separate thread the programs gui hangs.

it ends up getting real complicated for beginners currently to make good programs.

I used a wrapper for a massive upcoming program and it ended up crashing everytime I put it into a long running process with connection errors. I had to fix it manually its alot of work for new comers.

[jwh830]

Java has been the common starting program along with C++ but I recommend Python to start out with.

JavaScript is also a good one to start with (no it's not like Java).

[DarkByte]

I would go with python over java for sure. Especially for beginners , python is ready to bot with out the box , don't need a httpwrapper or cookie parser just use the built in ones. Building guis can be tricky but theres tools for it.

The language i started with was called "unreal script" wich was basically javascript used inside unreal engine. It was used because we found a exploit in unreal tournament (the black ops of its day) that let you load custom built scripts in online games. This was used to make aimbots scripted in the games own language it was pretty cool. But not usefull for neopets , I talk about it because it was where I learned varibles what a int/float/bool was how classes worked , bytehacking ect.

I suppose what I am saying is learning any language will be usefull to you , even if its something like greesemonkey or autoit. once you master one language moving on to others will be alot easier.

[Mary674]

I have a question of my own if thats okay?
I'm currently learning Javascript and Actionscript at school, it's a lot of fun. But I want to make video games, so I'll have to learn c++, I guess?

[Zachafer]

I have a question of my own if thats okay?
I'm currently learning Javascript and Actionscript at school, it's a lot of fun. But I want to make video games, so I'll have to learn c++, I guess?

C++ is great for video games, but you could also use C#/VB/Java/any desktop programming language. If you want something that is easier than c++ (imo), check out C# + XNA

[Mary674]

C++ is great for video games, but you could also use C#/VB/Java/any desktop programming language. If you want something that is easier than c++ (imo), check out C# + XNA

But C++ is what's more universally used in gaming companies, right? (Thanks for the answer)

[bArToS]

I once read that you will inevitably run into problems with memory leaks in C++, is that the case with all languages?

[Ryan~]

But C++ is what's more universally used in gaming companies, right? (Thanks for the answer)

When I was part of a Maplestory server, they codes in c++

[j03]

I once read that you will inevitably run into problems with memory leaks in C++, is that the case with all languages?

Not just C++, pretty much every programming language. Proper structure will help you avoid running into memory leaks.

[james087]

having a trash collector is no excuse for bad structure, right joe?