IMHO the best C++ programmer is the one that stays away from C++. When performance is a concern, C is the obvious tool of choice. If OO and speed of development are important, I'd opt for Java or Python any day over C++.... As a kernel engineer I may be a bit biased, however...
Check out the attendance list from their conference.. I'm sure they will have plenty of applications judging by the interest shown there. Don't get me wrong, not being able to recieve funding from NASA may disinterest some parties, but still.. Also, did you examine the RFP requirements? Lots to fill in there considering potential applicants have only had a month since the conference... As for gamestyle ideas, I may hang myself if someone suggests "EVE-style" yet again. Firstly, CCP will have no interest in this; Why would they, without financial incentive, offer resources to a project that could potentially compete with them? Moreover, they're game engine would be fairly ineffectual for what NASA is looking for. EVE has pretty graphics and possibly usable(if expanded) economic functions, but as far as space itself not-so-much. NASA wants to be able to do things like "tinker with chemical reactions in living cells, practice operating and repairing expensive equipment, and experience microgravity". Let's be honest, EVE's engine is bunk for this. A 0 m/s speed in EVE is just that; zero velocity. In reality forces are applied to all objects in any part of space, meaning constant movement based on the vector sum of forces. Without getting too in depth, let's just say that EVE was never designed to simulate these things and would have to be re-written to do so. Too bad I've got an enlistment to fulfill; This looks like a blast and I firmly believe that persistant worlds as research tools are the future of MMO ideals.
I've got to agree here, as much as it plagues my conscience.;P I recently picked up a new copy of VS to play with.NET... It's been YEARS since I've programmed windows apps, but I've got to say.NET is the best I've seen out of Microsuck. I honestly like C# more than Java (too bad I can't put Java's portability into it:(). The libraries seem more adequete than this guy gives credit for, and the fact that I can plug my own libraries in with limited re-writing is a huge plus due to the language "synergy" in.NET. Let's be honest, basic structured computer organization dictates that the higher level the language, the quicker development can be at the expense (usually) of efficiency. So it's a nice compromise to me to be able to write a program in C# in short order and throw just the heavy workload functions in as C libraries. Take it with a grain of salt as I've limited experience with.NET at this point, but thus far I'm impressed... Much moreso than I have been with any other Microsoft product.
....when you chat with one of their recruiting representatives online and they can't provide any information. Personally I'd eat something like this up... I'm underutilized by the Marine Corps and want to work in the industry, and would love a way to do that without wasting almost half a retirement check... I've got an AS in Computer Science and am wrapping up my last few classes for a BS in Computer Science as we speak, plus I'm at seven years of active duty time in the US Marines in which I'm currently a Sergeant. I've got a (fairly) decent resume of programming work, to boot.. The catch? Two years left until I EAS.. So essentially they're article tells me they're willing to relax military standards in order to recruit us geeks, but when a certified geek that blows the doors off those standards with expert rifle scores, top-tier physical fitness tests, a monster GT score, and experience as an NCO shows interest in applying..... "You'd have to contact us after you exit the service to explore options as an Air Force Officer..." OK buddy.. Sure, I'll get right on exiting my current career to apply with you guys with no hint of a program or acceptance promise two years down the road... Unreal... Looks like I might just have to let the Navy send me to Law School yet....
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IMHO the best C++ programmer is the one that stays away from C++. When performance is a concern, C is the obvious tool of choice. If OO and speed of development are important, I'd opt for Java or Python any day over C++.... As a kernel engineer I may be a bit biased, however...
I just use 'git blame' to figure out who to yell at....
Check out the attendance list from their conference.. I'm sure they will have plenty of applications judging by the interest shown there. Don't get me wrong, not being able to recieve funding from NASA may disinterest some parties, but still.. Also, did you examine the RFP requirements? Lots to fill in there considering potential applicants have only had a month since the conference... As for gamestyle ideas, I may hang myself if someone suggests "EVE-style" yet again. Firstly, CCP will have no interest in this; Why would they, without financial incentive, offer resources to a project that could potentially compete with them? Moreover, they're game engine would be fairly ineffectual for what NASA is looking for. EVE has pretty graphics and possibly usable(if expanded) economic functions, but as far as space itself not-so-much. NASA wants to be able to do things like "tinker with chemical reactions in living cells, practice operating and repairing expensive equipment, and experience microgravity". Let's be honest, EVE's engine is bunk for this. A 0 m/s speed in EVE is just that; zero velocity. In reality forces are applied to all objects in any part of space, meaning constant movement based on the vector sum of forces. Without getting too in depth, let's just say that EVE was never designed to simulate these things and would have to be re-written to do so. Too bad I've got an enlistment to fulfill; This looks like a blast and I firmly believe that persistant worlds as research tools are the future of MMO ideals.
I've got to agree here, as much as it plagues my conscience. ;P I recently picked up a new copy of VS to play with .NET... It's been YEARS since I've programmed windows apps, but I've got to say .NET is the best I've seen out of Microsuck. I honestly like C# more than Java (too bad I can't put Java's portability into it :(). The libraries seem more adequete than this guy gives credit for, and the fact that I can plug my own libraries in with limited re-writing is a huge plus due to the language "synergy" in .NET. Let's be honest, basic structured computer organization dictates that the higher level the language, the quicker development can be at the expense (usually) of efficiency. So it's a nice compromise to me to be able to write a program in C# in short order and throw just the heavy workload functions in as C libraries. Take it with a grain of salt as I've limited experience with .NET at this point, but thus far I'm impressed... Much moreso than I have been with any other Microsoft product.
....when you chat with one of their recruiting representatives online and they can't provide any information. Personally I'd eat something like this up... I'm underutilized by the Marine Corps and want to work in the industry, and would love a way to do that without wasting almost half a retirement check... I've got an AS in Computer Science and am wrapping up my last few classes for a BS in Computer Science as we speak, plus I'm at seven years of active duty time in the US Marines in which I'm currently a Sergeant. I've got a (fairly) decent resume of programming work, to boot.. The catch? Two years left until I EAS.. So essentially they're article tells me they're willing to relax military standards in order to recruit us geeks, but when a certified geek that blows the doors off those standards with expert rifle scores, top-tier physical fitness tests, a monster GT score, and experience as an NCO shows interest in applying..... "You'd have to contact us after you exit the service to explore options as an Air Force Officer..." OK buddy.. Sure, I'll get right on exiting my current career to apply with you guys with no hint of a program or acceptance promise two years down the road... Unreal... Looks like I might just have to let the Navy send me to Law School yet....