Casey Muratori

Casey Muratori, a seasoned game engine programmer, discusses the differences between game and web development roles, importance of technical knowledge, bloated systems, and the need for programmers to understand hardware levels. He also talks about software becoming slower, bloatier, and less performant, as well as the constant emergence of new exploits. Additionally, Casey shares his insights on essential skills for programmers to excel in their field.

Richard talks with Casey Muratori, game engine programmer and creator of the term Immediate Mode GUIs, about performance and programming culture, memory safety's impact on program architecture, and lessons for web development from game development, including improvements to CSS and different approaches to front-end development.

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.