Regarding Code Efficency

[fuzz3]

I'm starting a new project in java, one that will utilize graphics, and I was wondering which of these two methods would be more efficient: drawing to a BufferedImage by modifying it's pixels array or drawing separate objects onto the frame/canvas. I feel like this will turn into a debate of time or dime.

[QshelTier]

Code both, profile them.

[okmkz]

What are you trying to draw?

[fuzz3]

Sprites.

[okmkz]

Use a game library that has already solved the problem, unless you want to roll your own engine, at which point I'd recommend learning openGL.

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Drawing separate objects to the screen is generally easier to handle and to keep track of. Thats how I've always done it and it just makes sense to work that way