Summary of Welcome to C++
The subtitles introduce a new series focused on teaching everything about C++ in the context of game development, but applicable to everyone.
- The video explains why learning C++ is still relevant, especially for fast and high-performing code, direct control over hardware, and wide platform support.
- The differences between C++ and other languages like C or Java, which run on virtual machines, are highlighted.
- The video also covers the basics of C++, using libraries, memory, pointers, templates, macros, programming for multiple platforms, data structures, low-level optimization, and more.
Speaker
- Main speaker: Aero, a software engineer on the game engine team at EA Melbourne, known for creating 3D mobile game engines.
Additional Information
- Viewers are encouraged to follow the series, with episodes released weekly.
- Support the content on Patreon.
Notable Quotes
— 03:15 — « this metaphor is getting a bit weird but just bear with me so the person comes home and then when that German person wants to read the book The translator reads the book in English and then just basically starts talking in German so hes like live translating the whole book for the person. »
— 04:03 — « theres absolutely no translation or anything required you just run the machine code instructions CPU instructions into the CPU and it will perform all of your instructions. »
Category
Technology