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Get into game programming
This document discusses becoming a video game programmer. It outlines different types of game programming careers such as indie and mainstream. It then details important programming skills needed for game development like C++, object oriented programming, and memory management. It also recommends resources for learning skills and getting experience like online courses, books, game jams, and open source contributions. Finally, it provides an overview of a typical career path, starting salary, and potential salary increases over 10 years in the field.
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Get into game programming
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- 13. Revenue share Regular salary Video Games Indie Mainstream Programmer Programmer Programmer Creative freedomSmall teams Specialisms Profile
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- 22. 133t 5k1llz C++ OOP Modular programming Algorithmic complexity Vector & matrixmaths Memory management
- 23. 133t 5k1llz C++ OOP Modular programming Vector & matrixmaths Multithreading Algorithmic complexity Memory management
- 24. 133t 5k1llz C++ OOP Modular programming Vector & matrixmaths Source control Multithreading Algorithmic complexity Memory management
- 25. 133t 5k1llz C++ Bitwise operations OOP Modular programming Vector & matrixmaths Source control Multithreading Algorithmic complexity Memory management
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- 27. 134rn 5k1llz Visual Studio Express2013 for Windows Desktop
- 28. 134rn 5k1llz Scott Meyers, HerbSutter Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
- 29. 134rn 5k1llz Coursera Scott Meyers, HerbSutter Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
- 30. 134rn 5k1llz Coursera Write ablog Scott Meyers, Herb Sutter Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
- 31. 134rn 5k1llz Game Programming Gems Coursera Write ablog Scott Meyers, Herb Sutter Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
- 32. 134rn 5k1llz Game Programming Gems Scott Meyers, HerbSutter Coursera altdevblogaday Write a blog Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
- 33. 134rn 5k1llz Game Programming Gems Coursera Scott Meyers, HerbSutter Ludum Dare, GGJ, classic altdevblogaday games Write a blog Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
- 34. 134rn 5k1llz Game Programming Gems Github Coursera Scott Meyers, HerbSutter Ludum Dare, GGJ, classic altdevblogaday games Write a blog Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
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- 36. 134rn 5k1llz Game Programming Gems Github Coursera Scott Meyers, HerbSutter Ludum Dare, GGJ, classic altdevblogaday games gamedev.stackexchange.com University Write a blog Visual Studio Express 2013 for Windows Desktop
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- 38. University • Only a dedicatedprogramming degree is helpful
- 39. University • Only a dedicatedprogramming degree is helpful
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- 46. Years 0 0.5 2 Career 3 … £20-25k Passprobation 10
- 47. Years 0 0.5 2 Career 3 … £20-25k Passprobation Crunch 10
- 48. Years 0 0.5 2 Career 3 … £20-25k Passprobation Crunch 10
- 49. Years 0 0.5 2 Career 3 … £20-25k Passprobation Crunch Employable 10
- 50. Years 0 0.5 2 Career 3 … £20-25k Passprobation Crunch Employable Move job 10
- 51. Years 0 0.5 2 Career 3 … 10 £20-25k£35-45k Pass probation Crunch Employable Move job
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- 54. Skillz Recap • C++ •OOP • Memory management • Algorithmic complexity • Modular programming • Vector & matrix maths • Source control • Multithreading • Bitwise operations Express • Visual Studio Desktop 2013 for Windows • Scott Meyers, Herb Sutter books • Coursera/MOOCs jams Dare/game • LudumProgramming Gems • Game • altdevblogaday • gamedev.stackexchange.com • Githuba blog • Write • University andrewfray.wordpress.com @tenpn