# Unreal Engine Docs Authors - Programming Quick Start (Highlights) ![rw-book-cover|256](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article2.74d541386bbf.png) ## Highlights - Any Blueprint project can be converted to a C++ project. ... Also note that using a C++ project does not prevent you from using Blueprint. - Choose Actor, as it is the most basic type of object that can be placed in the world