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so i am going to be starting to start learning to develop games soon, and i have already learned the basics of java. before i really go balls out. am i making a bad choice of language? should i stop now and move to c++ or c#? will that hinder me? is java going to hinder me worse? im kinda having regrets on saying "oh hey minecraft was made in java, it must be best!" im mainly asking, what should i do?

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blog.stackoverflow.com/2011/08/gorilla-vs-shark Unless you have a specific game related problem. Or a specific question that has to do with one of those languages, it is off-topic here. Read the link for more details. – Arthur Wulf White Oct 10 '12 at 5:16
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Downvoted, because it's off topic (not constructive). – Marton Oct 10 '12 at 6:44
As the others have said, this is a somewhat off-topic question. That said, my personal advise would be to stick with Java at first, get your feet wet. Minecraft and others prove that you can do quite a range of games, so you should have something to do for a while. And if you then, later at some point notice that Java in any way prevents you from doing something that you could do in another language, then you can think about switching. For example, C# is very easy to pick up with a background in Java. It also has the XNA Framework, which is great for beginners. C++ would be the most versatile. – Christian Oct 10 '12 at 7:34

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You can make games in Java. (my example) The games in Java have the advantage you can run them both on desktop and on web. So don't worry... I don't know if your choice is the best one, but it is certainly not a bad choice. But there are other good choices, too.

You worry too much at this moment. First, learn programming. In any language. Most programming skills are language-independent. Learn and learn. Do many experiments. You learn programming by programming.

Don't change languages too often, or you will be the eternal beginner. On the other hand, expect that after a year or two of intensive coding you may discover a reason to use another language. Then change the language. Then you will know why you did it. Just don't do it every day, and also don't think about it every day.

At this moment you are like a child learning alphabet, trying to discuss quality of Shakespeare's works. First, learn to read and write, by reading any texts. Come back later, when you have some experience. Then you can ask the right questions, and receive meaningful answers.

tl;dr: Yes, Java is OK, just start coding, coding, coding... at least for 1000 hours.

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