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Hi, I am a begginer and I can't find an useful full and free tutorial for using Open GL in game development... do anyone know a place to learn it?

Also, an full C++ free tutorial would help me a lot!

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A concise roadmap for and future readers.

Learning OpenGL works best as two parallel tracks: solid modern C++ fundamentals and the shader-based, core-profile OpenGL pipeline. Key topics to master early are GLSL shaders, vertex arrays/buffers, textures, framebuffers, and the math behind transforms. Avoid the old fixed-function calls; current engines and drivers use the shader pipeline.

Practical setup and references: use the OpenGL Wiki for authoritative API details; a small cross-platform window/context layer such as GLFW plus a loader like GLAD keeps the project minimal; use GLM for vectors/matrices; consult cppreference.com for modern C++. Begin with a minimal app that renders one triangle, then add textures, a camera, and simple lighting.

Workflow and troubleshooting tips: make tiny, testable steps and commit often; enable OpenGL debug output and always read shader compile/link logs; test on multiple GPUs and keep drivers current; when asking for help, provide a minimal reproducible example plus OS/GPU/driver info. As noted, review course syllabi and feedback before buying material; as pointed out, focused Q&A threads are excellent for specific problems.

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I worry you didn't try the link supplied. In the top 10 results was:

Don't buy "Modern OpenGL" Udemy Course! It's pure garbage. It just rehashes everything from learnopengl.com and open.gl.

While it's not pure garbage it might be to those that already have learned a bit of OpenGL. You might get the same reaction from any programmer if you put them into a Comp/Sci 101 course.

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Hello,
Please check the below link on gamedev.stackexchange for using Open GL in game development:

/questions/42187/where-to-start-learning-opengl-with-c

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