# How much knowledge of C++ do I need to use it?

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**Created:** [May 17, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-much-knowledge-of-c-do-i-need-to-use-it/283538 "2014-05-17T01:39:26Z")\
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All you need is to understand pointers, really!

and for that I’ve posted a wiki tutorial to get you going:

#Entry-Level Guide to UE4 C++

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I talk about a few other basic important things

and that’s all you need to know to get going and learn the rest through practice!

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**Remember, the compiler is your friend, helping you out 🙂**

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🙂

Rama

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