Wookash Podcast Casey Muratori on his work experience
Sep 21, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Casey Muratori, a renowned programmer and educator behind the Handmade Heroes series, dives into his journey from the tech limitations of the 80s to modern-day gaming innovations. He critiques traditional object-oriented programming, advocating for procedural techniques that enhance flexibility and efficiency. Casey also emphasizes the need to rethink math education, illustrating its disconnect from real-world programming. Listeners will gain insights into the evolution of video codecs and the impact of customer feedback on game development.
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No University
- Casey Muratori never attended university and learned programming independently.
- He moved to Washington after high school to work with ex-Microsoft employees.
Poor Math Curriculum
- Casey criticizes the US high school math curriculum as impractical and irrelevant for programmers.
- He emphasizes the need for a more practitioner-focused approach.
Early Career
- After an internship at Microsoft, Casey joined a startup, which later failed.
- He then briefly worked at Gas Powered Games before joining RAD Game Tools.