Ramon Santamaria

Nick Barker, an experienced systems programmer and maintainer of Clay, joins UI engineer Anton Mikhailov, known for his work on Dreams and Substance 3D Modeler, alongside Ramon Santamaria, creator of Raylib. They explore the nuances of immediate versus retained UI modes, the complexities of text editing, and the challenges of contrasting web and desktop UIs. The trio also dives into the importance of cross-disciplinary skills and share practical insights on animations and performance trade-offs, making for a rich and informative discussion.

Ramon Santamaria, the Founder and Lead Developer of Raylib, shares insights on his journey creating a lightweight C library for game development. He discusses how Raylib evolved from teaching art students to a robust, open-source platform. The conversation highlights the importance of foundational programming skills, the challenges of navigating computer science education, and the community's role in Raylib's growth. Ramon also introduces enhancements in version 5.5 and new tools like RGFW, aiming to simplify game development for both beginners and experienced users.