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Dark GDK / DGDK.NET vs Dark SDK

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Varix
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Posted: 16th Dec 2006 21:38
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I think I might actually buy one now is there any valid reason that I would want to buy dark sdk rather than the dark gdk.net?
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APEXnow
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Posted: 16th Dec 2006 22:31
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The DarkSDK is purely C++. DarkDGK.NET is identical except for the support for it directly in any .NET capable language, although there is a slight performance drop with the DGDK.NET version purely because of the nature of .NET and the Interop layer.

Other than that, they both offer identical functionality.

Paul.

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CattleRustler
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Posted: 16th Dec 2006 23:46
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Quote: "although there is a slight performance drop with the DGDK.NET version purely because of the nature of .NET and the Interop layer"

correct, because there is a COM Interop layer between the base code and the .NET environment. If and when TGC decide to do a full .NET port of their base code, you can expect speeds equal to or slightly better than c++ (not including known issues with performance degradation in both c++ and .NET languages, like 2d for example)

At any rate, if you prefer c++ then get the dgdk, if you like vb.net or c# then get dgdk.net. If you have some basic skills in c++ and want a friendlier version of it then c# (dgdk.net) is perfect. Plus, with dgdk.net your not limited to just the c# flavor, you can always try out vb.net which is good if you come from proceduaral BASIC like dbp, then you need only learn the basic concepts of OOP to get off the ground and start running. All depends on your past experience, and where you want to go.



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Varix
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but dgdk.net is still compatible with visual c++... right?
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Yes, but obviously you're going to benefit from using the C++ version if you plan on programming in C++, otherwise you're going get a reduction in performance because of an unnecessary Interop layer for DGDK.NET.

Paul.

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