Recently, a game developer named Steve revealed what it’s like to be a programmer/game developer. Steve is a solo UK Indie developer who’s created games like Beat Hazard and Martial Arts Brutality. In a recent interview, some children at a local school asked him a few questions about his experience in game development and programming.
Steve, on his YouTube channel named Cold Beam Games, answered those questions in detail; here are they:
1. Do you code in Groups, and if you do, what problems occur during a project?
Steve answered this question promptly, saying that, in the past, he has worked with teams consisting of over 20 people. He then mentioned problems like code merging after all the coders have completed their set of programs. He said that when we merge codes and two coders write the same sets of codes, it creates conflicts like bugs, higher storage usage, and more.
2. What was one of your favourite game development projects?
Steve answered this question by mentioning his favourite project. His favourite project was Beat Hazard, which he created independently, and it has offered him a lot of lessons and experience in his 14 years of game-developing career.
3. What qualifications do you need for coding?
Steve mentioned that if someone wants to start their career as a coder, they can start by learning to code in Python. Then he mentioned about understanding the concept of object-oriented design, as it can help coders code in any language.
Lastly, he mentioned that coders can pursue careers in programming, Q&A, and design management. However, to be a top-tier coder in the market, you must have a problem-solving mindset and creativity.
4. How long does it take to make a game?
Steve answered that it always takes longer than you expect to create a game. For e.g., creating Beat Hazard took him nine months, and Hazards 3 took him about 3 years to complete. He anticipated it to be completed in only 1 ½ years, but it took longer due to covid.
5. What is the future of game development?
Steve answered this last question promptly and mentioned that AI is taking charge in the game development industry. He mentioned that it could change the dynamics of game development, but change has always been a part of human growth.
Lastly, he added, the good news is that you can get into coding easily nowadays, but the bad news is there’s too much competition in this field. So, you need to completely hone your skills and always learn something new to be successful in this industry.
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