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I see a lot of people here getting burnt out on "game coding" tutorials. They say they feel like they aren't learning anything. Look, gamedev is a very *difficult* subset of software development. Let's talk about it... (a short thread) #gamedev #indiedev #programming

You may not want to hear this, but don't start with game coding! First, just learn to program. You can shift your focus to games later. Pick a language and start at the beginning. Understand the syntax. Learn what the computer is actually *doing* with your code.

Game coding will involve dealing with: - Graphics APIs - Physics - File management - Net code - Multithreaded systems - Intense performance constraints That's barely scratching the surface - Rendering alone is infinitely vast. Building that foundational knowledge first is vital to your success.

I know everyone wants to jump right into the fun stuff. But remember, it's a marathon. I've been programming almost daily for well over 20 years and still feel like a total noob sometimes. 😅 There's *always* more to learn in programming/gamedev. Take your time. Absorb it. Enjoy your journey. ❤️