C++

[LausTibiChriste]

Anyone here proficient in C++?

I've dabbled in programming (mostly Python + Javascript) but I want to start developing aircraft for flight sims (ladies keep your skirts on, please). C++ and Java are the big contenders for developing aircraft systems, but C++ seems the better option for a myriad of reasons.

Gonna get started with the freeCodeCamp tutorials on Youtube, but if anyone here knows anything about it, would love to hear your insight + suggestions.

[Mushroom]

I asked my husband and he said C++. He's been programming since he's been a kid and he does it for work. But you could also use C- with a game engine.

[andy]

I want to start developing aircraft for flight sims (ladies keep your skirts on, please). C++ and Java are the big contenders for developing aircraft systems, but C++ seems the better option for a myriad of reasons.

You mean aircraft models for existing flight sims (like flightgear https://github.com/FlightGear/flightgear/tree/next/src/Aircraft ) or flight simulator from scratch?

[The Curt Jester]

Once upon a time I knew some basics.  I'm fairly certain I couldn't remember a single thing about it now.

[LausTibiChriste]

I want to start developing aircraft for flight sims (ladies keep your skirts on, please). C++ and Java are the big contenders for developing aircraft systems, but C++ seems the better option for a myriad of reasons.

You mean aircraft models for existing flight sims (like flightgear https://github.com/FlightGear/flightgear/tree/next/src/Aircraft ) or flight simulator from scratch?

Aircraft for Microsoft's Flight Simulator (maybe XPlane too), such as Fenix, PMDG or the like.

[andy]

I want to start developing aircraft for flight sims (ladies keep your skirts on, please). C++ and Java are the big contenders for developing aircraft systems, but C++ seems the better option for a myriad of reasons.

You mean aircraft models for existing flight sims (like flightgear https://github.com/FlightGear/flightgear/tree/next/src/Aircraft ) or flight simulator from scratch?

Aircraft for Microsoft's Flight Simulator (maybe XPlane too), such as Fenix, PMDG or the like.

Not sure about others, but https://docs.flightsimulator.com/html/mergedProjects/How_To_Make_An_Aircraft/Contents/Files/The_Flight_Model.htm does require any coding it seems.

[Hat And Beard]

Anyone here proficient in C++?

I've dabbled in programming (mostly Python + Javascript) but I want to start developing aircraft for flight sims (ladies keep your skirts on, please). C++ and Java are the big contenders for developing aircraft systems, but C++ seems the better option for a myriad of reasons.

Gonna get started with the freeCodeCamp tutorials on Youtube, but if anyone here knows anything about it, would love to hear your insight + suggestions.

It's a similar syntax style to JavaScript, so you should be able to read programs relatively quickly. Biggest difference is that you manage what's in memory yourself while python and JavaScript have a garbage collector. I think you're looking in the right spot for tutorials, but I would recommend something on the FCC site itself rather than videos- I find it's easy to trick myself that I know what I'm watching. Hope it goes well!

[LausTibiChriste]

Anyone here proficient in C++?

I've dabbled in programming (mostly Python + Javascript) but I want to start developing aircraft for flight sims (ladies keep your skirts on, please). C++ and Java are the big contenders for developing aircraft systems, but C++ seems the better option for a myriad of reasons.

Gonna get started with the freeCodeCamp tutorials on Youtube, but if anyone here knows anything about it, would love to hear your insight + suggestions.

It's a similar syntax style to JavaScript, so you should be able to read programs relatively quickly. Biggest difference is that you manage what's in memory yourself while python and JavaScript have a garbage collector. I think you're looking in the right spot for tutorials, but I would recommend something on the FCC site itself rather than videos- I find it's easy to trick myself that I know what I'm watching. Hope it goes well!

Thank you!

[andy]

It's a similar syntax style to JavaScript, so you should be able to read programs relatively quickly.
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You have no idea what you talk about. Yes, the JS syntax is kind of derived from Java (which in turn got it from C/C++) but the style is absolutely opposite. JS is build on the Schema paradigm actually.

[Mushroom]

Once upon a time I knew some basics.  I'm fairly certain I couldn't remember a single thing about it now.

Same, I learned some in university in a programming class (Intro to C++) but they teach you out of a textbook. Personally, I don't think everyone can program because it's something you have to be passionate about. I did take a class by some Game Programming students and they taught you how to do a simple game using C++ which was cool.

[Hat And Beard]

It's a similar syntax style to JavaScript, so you should be able to read programs relatively quickly.

You have no idea what you talk about. Yes, the JS syntax is kind of derived from Java (which in turn got it from C/C++) but the style is absolutely opposite. JS is build on the Schema paradigm actually.

  I simply mean in the way that java/c++ are visually similar as opposted to the styles of python/ruby/etc. There are huge differences in certain areas, but when it comes to scanning code and parsing it in your head, I think C++ makes sense to a JS programer. Especially at the intro tutorial level that I suspect the OP is embarking on. Hopefully having a desired application/need to learn it will be good for bridging the rest of the gaps. 

[andy]

Sorry, I perhaps overreacted. I have done professionally C++ for may years in top telcom teams. It takes a longer while to learn how to write a good code in C++, especially once you involve more advanced libraries with a lot of implicitness build in.