Can Any Programming Language Be Used for Game Development?

Yes! In fact, one of the first programs written in a newly created programming language or by someone learning a new programming language is often a simple game, such as the "number guessing game". Some people even turn game development into a challenge by creating games on the most unsuitable platforms for doing so.

Programming means giving the computer instructions not only on what to do, but most importantly on how to do something. This is achieved using machine code, which computers understand directly, or assembly language, which is easier for people to read. However, because computers lack inherent intelligence, these instructions only perform very basic tasks, requiring many instructions to be strung together to create a useful program.

To simplify programming, other programming languages have been created, enabling the expression of complex ideas with less code written. Ultimately, these languages are always translated into machine code by a compiler. 
Since everything becomes machine code, different programming languages can be combined to create a technology stack that uses each language's strengths where they are best.

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About the Author Dietmar Hauser is a passionate programmer. In his already over 20 years spanning career he has provided his services as programmer, architect, and lead to international companies such as Sproing, Deep Silver, Ubisoft, and Epic Games. Besides that, he is a lecturer at international conferences, as well as various educational institutions. In addition, Dietmar is also a game development activist and 2nd vice chair at the Pioneers of Game Development Austria.