Microsoft Visual C++ vs Bloodshed Dev C++
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I am looking at programming games as a hoby.
In the forward to a book which I am about to purchase, the author recommends Microsoft Visual C++ Version 4 or higher.
I have Bloodshed Dev C++ 4.9 installed on my computer currently.
Do I need to fork out the approx $100 to Bill, or can I get away with what I got?
Of course you can rely on devcpp,
It depends on how much the book relies on vc++. If everything is explained in terms of "first click here and then click there", then you may need to buy it. But it is also possible that they recommend it because most proffesional game programmers use it and that you need to be familiar with it if you want to make a career out of it. For hobby game programming devc++ is good enough. Why else would they present the release of the latest beta as news on www.gamedev.net (if you just start this hobby you should check the resources and forums on that site.....).
stephan