How to become a games programmer

1. Learn C++. Possible alternatives: C, C#. If you are a fag: Java, Haskell or Python.
2. Learn Calculus
3. Learn Linear Algebra
4. Learn classical physics
5. Learn a 3D API. OpenGL or Direct3D.
6. Learn how to play sound get input etc on your target system.
7. Read about game engines and how to make them.
8. Make Game
9. Profit

Very simple. Good luck.

You for got about pre-optimization.

Shit yourself over the little shit like pre-increment and post-increment in C++ while ignoring good algorithms.