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C, Python, Lua and Javascript can be used.
Libnx:https://github.com/switchbrew/libnx
PyNX: https://github.com/nx-python/PyNX
BrewJS: https://github.com/BrewJS
Lua: https://github.com/carstene1ns/lua51-switch
http://switchbrew.org/index.php?title=Setting_up_Development_Environment
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C++ can be used as well, did some testing and libnx will compile it just fine.
EDIT: Also add Rust to the list, apparently: https://github.com/MegatonHammer/megaton-hammer
EDIT: Also add Rust to the list, apparently: https://github.com/MegatonHammer/megaton-hammer
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C is good for a lot of things, but does expect you to be able to program a lot of things from scratch.
Python for Switch seems to be good for filesystem tools, as it doesn't have access to much else.
Lua for Switch is capable of doing a lot of things on Switch, but whether or not C libs are usable on the switch in the context of Lua would be a defining factor in whether or not this as useful as using C.
JS for Switch isn't complete yet, but it doesn't have much access to the Switch outside of the SD card filesystem.
Out of these, I would recommend C if you know how to program using it.
If you just want to use Lua for some basic stuff, I'd recommend giving Love Potion for Switch a shot.
Python for Switch seems to be good for filesystem tools, as it doesn't have access to much else.
Lua for Switch is capable of doing a lot of things on Switch, but whether or not C libs are usable on the switch in the context of Lua would be a defining factor in whether or not this as useful as using C.
JS for Switch isn't complete yet, but it doesn't have much access to the Switch outside of the SD card filesystem.
Out of these, I would recommend C if you know how to program using it.
If you just want to use Lua for some basic stuff, I'd recommend giving Love Potion for Switch a shot.
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I'd add that I would personally prefer C++ over C due to conveniences with strings, vectors, objects, etc that are not available in plain C.
Yeah you are right. I program in Java and C# (ignoring javascript, php and phyton). Do you recommend me to learn some C++ in my free time to program homebrew for Switch, using devkitpro and libnx?
Lets say there is a genius here, are these libraries enough at their current state to reverse engineer the .nsp files/ build a package installer such as FBI or WupInstall ?
Once you master C++, you can pretty much do anything.
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It wouldn't hurt to familiarize yourself with it, I'd say go for it. Another great thing is that C source files can be used in C++ projects, so for instance if you want to include a C library or existing C code you can do so, or you can just start teaching yourself by modifying some of the examples for C++ instead of C.
THIS ^
Especially when you are not that used to low level programming ...
With the right library LUA supports simple Classes, too. So simple OOP is no problem
More information & sourcecode here: https://github.com/TurtleP/LovePotion/tree/switch
I suggest you downloading my port of Snake (https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebrew-snake-port-lovepotion.498467/) and look inside the *.lua files inside /game/.
You will see LovePotion gives you a good support for switch specific functions like controls or vibration.
Best usecase for LovePotion would be most 2D-Game genres like RPG, JumpAndRuns, PuzzleGames, ...
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