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July 5th, 2024 | Put the DVD logo in the corner (2023)
Jul 7, 2024
Topics range from C++ initialization to using UUIDs in Postgres, NTAuth alternatives, Factorio's Space Age release, simplifying historical terms, Lao Tzu's wisdom, YouTube's eraser tool, Vivaldi's AI stance, and the Software Crisis.
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- Creating arcade games on Pico 8 inspires creativity and provides a refreshing working experience.
- Careful constructor writing in C++ is crucial to avoid undefined behaviors and understand initialization complexities.
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Building an Arcade Action Game on the Pico 8 Fantasy Console
A game development project named Put the DVD Logo in the Corner 2023 is discussed, detailing the charm of creating an arcade action game on the Pico 8 fantasy console. Despite its simplicity, the game is celebrated for inspiring creativity and a refreshing working experience with clear themes. The Recurse Center's supportive environment for programmers and varying opinions on its impact are highlighted. Technical debates on C++ initialization behaviors, DVD logos hitting screen corners, and coding mysteries are explored.
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