[SDL] New to SDL/programming

[Jason Hoffoss]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Perrine" <richardperrine_rpcv at yahoo.com>
To: <sdl at libsdl.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 12:38 PM
Subject: [SDL] New to SDL/programming


> Hi,
>
> I am new to SDL and from what little I have heard and
> seen, it seems to be a very nice option to DX. But, I
> am trying to find a more comprehensive programming
> guide to SDL than what is available. Even the SDL site
> admits that its guide is not complete.
>
> Is there anyone, site, place I can get access to to
> provide additional information about SDL? I am curious
> that though game developers seem to be using SDL for
> game development with quality results, that there is
> not as much in terms of a comprehensive tutorial/guide
> for it.

I think the best way to learn more about how to use it is by studying the
source of the many programs already available and see how they did it.  I
normaly do this myself even.  I'm almost finished with an SDL game which is
intended as much an example for new programmers to learn from as being a
great little game.

   -Jason