to learn obj-c, i need either to start making a game. which should i start with. all i know is simple java, very basic!!! no one has given a straight answer.
I took a different path then you, but I think you should start learning C++. It may be a challenge, but it won't take much afterwards.
I'm not an iPhone dev, but I tried to learn C#, and it was a horrible experience. I haven't looked at C++, I know that it is far more common, but just play with the SDK, and see what you can do. C++, and some books looks to be the way to start.
Well, this isn't any more straight. Both. Generally speaking, C will give you a better understanding of what you're doing with the computer and compiler. C++ will give you conceptual tools to work with said things "better". I put that in quotes since C++ can be a "can of worms" for some people. If your goal is iPhone, you'll likely do yourself best starting with C and ObjC, since C++ is a third wheel at this stage. An understanding of pointers and memory is essential for working with OpenGL, and many API's.
If you just learn C your going to miss out on the whole object oriented programming stuff... which is a big part of the SDK, I would say go with C for a bit to learn about code logic and pointers and such, then learn Obj-C or C++ for a bit concentrating on objects... try to learn the distinction between programming without objects and programming with them... it's easy to get confused when starting out.
good luck I'm currently reading How To Program: introducing c++ and java third eddition my older brother recomended it to me to start out , he said he'd help me learn to program and understand how to use c++ after and during the time I read the book. Now I'm not sure but would a computer engineer know how to make games using c++ cuz if they can it won't be too hard for me to learn since he's a computer engineer. But even if I do learn I have chosen to wait two years since 1) I'm underage and can't use my own name2) I have to wait till I work to buy my own mac.
