Speed Coding: Pong in C++ AND Java | Which is Better?

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Watch my Java Speed Code!

Today I take on the challenge of coding the classic arcade game, Pong, in both C++ and Java continuously. I then conclude an opinion on what I personally think which language is better for simple game programming.

I know the code was very sloppy, as I was just going as fast as possible (kind of). Also, a good portion of the Java code was the setters and getters of the classes, which wasn't added in C++, so the amount of code were similar. However, I felt like coding in C++ was more organized than Java.

C++ Programming starts at 0:28
JAVA Programming starts at 9:44
Final results start at 16:11

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C++ w/ SFML Library on Visual Studio 2012

Java using JCL default library on Eclipse

Music :
Ivan B - She Gotta Stay
Hoodie Allen - The Chase is on lyrics
Ivan B - What's The Plan
Ivan B - About You (Prod. Tido Vegas)
Ivan B - You'll Be Alright (Prod. Tido Vegas)

[Flames]

Meanwhile, the only thing I can do is pop up "Hello World" on your screen.

[Mooselover]

I stay high all the time to keep C++ off my mind.

[alkeryn]

Do pong in assembly now :D
or pure binary, because who need something readable

[thought]

So, you code something in C++, then you code the same thing in Java. Why wouldn't it be easier? If you want a fair comparison, make the entire design first on paper (language neutral), and then compare how long/difficult it is to translate the design to a real programming language.

[Foxtrop]

"if you choose the quick and easy path you become and angent of evil" Joda
so C++ for the win

[MIO_sh]

hmm....getters and setters can be generated with eclipse, which saves many of your time

[Livermoreking]

I'm more of a C++ Guy, I know NOTHING about java, but I can tell your java code was messy. I saw you pasting your code over and over, I bet there is some sort of way to fix that like in C++ by inserting it into a function and calling it, this is probably why your java code was longer then your C++. Anyways, good job! I liked the C++ version better because it seemed to run smoother

[shadowmil]

BTW, you don't need 'this->" in modern C++. For example "this->y = 5;" can simply be written as "y = 5;"

[mrstanlez]

I have a knowledge of 11 programming languages.For a successfull comparing C+ with Java, we must set minimal 3 checkpoints. First - a coding text, how many rows of code must be write. Second - highly cpu/gpu intensive process as graphics.Third - block implementation. Input a new code of block to latest project. How its easy or hard to change a code.

Anyway, both languages have a lot of functions, with them you can create a great project. Java was based on C++, and C++ was based on C. Do not forget it. And your future is in your mind. Stay creative and build a better world.

[dwh]

Chill guys it’s just programming languages. I don’t understand what’s to argue about. If you have good knowledge of either one you can learn the one in a week. Or any other programming language. data structure and algorithms is core and most important things

[ComputersAreRealCool]

I don't know about C++, but in Java Eclipse in debugging mode you can make code changes during run time without restarting the program to see the effects. I couldn't tell if you were doing this, but it can increase efficiency massively, particularly if you have a second monitor you can place the program on.

[robinbuster]

good work. a few notes:
-initialize a class's member variables in the constructor initialization list rather than assigning them to the constructor body.
-you can have a main class, and in your main function create an instance and call the main method of that instance

[LumeoEdits]

Great music choice man and awesome programming dude :) So cool!

[geekybench]

In Eclipse, if you hover over your instance variables, you can auto-generate setters and getters for them - just a simple tip. Nice video.

[codyw]

I really liked your speed edit, but the music was also one of the best parts as well. Good pick and great video +CodingBash.

[NeilRoy]

I prefer good old fashioned C. For speed it beats both of these. And personally, I find C less of a headache, but that may be personal preference.

In the cpp version you messed up the paddle2 spacing for collision as well..

[bytacc]

Nice ! have written pong myself long time ago in C++.

At the moment im using both C++ & java for my stuff.

Made alot of Android games, and PC software.

Java for my Android games, and C++ for my pc software!

Don't know which one i like the most, both have their unique charm.

[bjmgraphics]

I'm a C++ fan but I love the portability and mod capabilities of Java. Minecraft, for example, is done entirely in Java and people have been making mods for it for years. I play Feed The Beast which is a heavily modded version of Minecraft with over 100 mods and the frame rate remains high. Java can hold its own in 3D graphics. I like C++ for the vast libraries, support groups, books, tutorials, and hardware advantage on PCs. Thanks!

[damiann]

Nice vid. Wrote a colouring game in java before for one of my uni courses using just java built in library. It was fun. Learned how to create animation, sound fx, background music and levels. It wasn't too hard and took me about 25-30 hours lol. Not sure if it would take me that long if I've done it in c++