A programming language is a language you use to program your computer.
Here at Game Design Novice, a programming language differs from a game programming language in that programming languages are general purpose, while game programming languages are specifically made to make games.
This does not mean that you cannot make games with a general purpose programming language. In fact, almost all modern video games are programmed in C++ — the industry standard for game programming.
BASIC
Main article : BASIC
BASIC stands for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. It originally was a programming language aimed at beginners. However, it has gained popularity as a programming language in it's own right. Since it's initial creation at Dartmouth College in the 1960's [year needed] it has become popular among amateur game programmers. The core syntax of BASIC forms the foundation of a few game programming languages.
Game Programing Libraries
Main article: game programming library
Most programming languages are general purpose programming languages not specifically created for game programming. If you choose to make games with programming language you have two options — write the code you need to make a game from scratch or use game programming library.
Scripting Languages
Main article: scripting language
A scripting language is an interpreted programming language used to control the features and functions of a program.
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