I have recently learnt the basics of c++ but I want to advance to making proper GUI's (and games) but I don't know what to use.
I think the two most popular libraries are OpenGL and Direct3d but I'm not sure which one to use.
could you guide me in the right direction:)
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Jump to PostI think it is better to learn more about C++ than the basics first. You can learn about writing game logic without adding the complexity of graphics to your program. If you start learning how to make graphics with incomplete knowledge of C++, you will end up struggling with the …
Jump to PostWell to make a GUI program in opengl, say a basic triangle, all you need
to know about c++ is, functions,libraries,if-else,and switch-statements.From that you can make your first triangle. Although it might be hard
to understand what which function does from the GUI library.My suggestion would …
Jump to PostFor now, I would suggest openGL, as it is easier to learn. Google
tutorials for it. This link
would help you get opengl installed.
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