Yeah -

I've been thinking of developing software (or atleast applications) that I could sell. Is this still hot (I know it used to be back in the day).

Obviously I'm a lone programmer (at the moment) and still trying to get grips with a language.

 

As with anyone starting C++ - I've been pretty much defeated by pointers

(I really hate that word so I'm not going to use it ever . . . again).

 

Hopefully I want to create a range of software such as games, utilities and the harder stuff (robotics).

 

Should I carry on with C++ and try to learn the pointers

(whilst verging on suicide) or should I just go with java. I know this question has been on the internet before and somehow recycled and appeared in the concotation that you see before you - but please try to give a good, informative reply. Remember I'm a lone programmer (or wolf as I like to call it)

and would like to make software quite quickly but with industrial strength.

 

I mean - How much easier is java than C++ anyway. It looks to me that all java is / is C++ without the intricate 'symbolisations.'

 

I've read various articles saying that "aww, my students found java much easier than c++" and others saying "C++ rules, java is retard material."

 

Seriously - I don't know why I've been put on this earth anymore ?

Someone help.

I'd stick with C++ (already have) and BTW you may just find out that robotics is easier than games(unless its the old favourite PONG! , or tetris). try searching google for a free tutorial on pointers. should help you out.

 

C++ is faster than java but harder to learn. or at least thats my experience.