How can I implement audio in my C++ game?

How can I implement audio in my C++ game?

You can use libraries like SDL, OpenAL, or FMOD for audio in C++. Do you have a specific library in mind?

I was thinking about using SDL. What are the steps to get started?

First, install SDL and set up your project. Then, initialize SDL audio, load your sound files, and play them using the SDL audio functions.

Can you give me an example of loading and playing a sound?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

#include <SDL.h>

// Initialize SDL and load sound
SDL_Init(SDL_INIT_AUDIO);
Mix_OpenAudio(44100, MIX_DEFAULT_FORMAT, 2, 2048);
Mix_Chunk *sound = Mix_LoadWAV("sound.wav");
Mix_PlayChannel(-1, sound, 0);

Make sure to handle cleanup after you're done!

What about background music? How is that different?

For background music, you can use Mix_Music instead of Mix_Chunk. Load it with Mix_LoadMUS and play it using Mix_PlayMusic.