Game Programming Software

A good game programmer will know not to reinvent the wheel. Instead, you should focus on knowing what game programming software is available from others and use that as a starting point. Thus, the use of game programming software lets you spend more time developing your video games and less time writing functions and methods that have already been done many times in the past.

As a start, here are links to game programming software including compilers, libraries, and more!

Compilers

Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler

The official MS Visual C++ web site. What else can I say?

DJGPP C/C++ Compiler

The official DJGPP web site. Go here for tons of info and how to download it. Has a large FAQ and the C library reference online. I find the C library reference very helpful.

Game Libraries

Allegro Game Programming Library

Game programming software / library complete with video, audio, and file management capabilities.

Microsoft DirectX SDK

Downloads for end users and developers, tutorials, expert opinions, new additions to directx, and FAQs.

 

 

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