The Indie Game Development Podcast How I Would Learn to Code (If I could Start Over)
Aug 4, 2023
Dive into the world of game development as the host shares his personal journey and the hurdles faced when learning to code. Discover how tackling coding fears can be transformed into hands-on projects that accelerate your learning. Emphasizing the importance of practical experience over theory, the discussion highlights the value of starting small, embracing failure, and iterating on projects. Skip the typical stumbling blocks and gain practical advice that will set aspiring developers on the path to success!
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Learning JavaScript With Code Combat
- Brandon started by learning JavaScript on Code Combat before trying Unity because he feared jumping into an engine.
- He studied tutorials and followed along for months before installing Unity.
Hands-On Tutorials Without Understanding
- Brandon followed many Unity tutorial projects but copied code without understanding it, especially a procedural dungeon crawler.
- He typed along hoping comprehension would come, but hit a wall on complex examples.
The First Homemade Game
- After years of tutorials, Nikki challenged Brandon to stop following courses and make a game, so he built an odd 3D wizard game.
- He made characters in Blender, felt proud, then scrapped that project for new ambitions.