Gain C++ and Game Development Experience

[zenith jasper]

Can I ask which stack is easier to find a job

[heady parrot]

From data, its React Nest.js

Sql server Kafka Elastic etc

[zenith jasper]

Which language for backend

[heady parrot]

Do like NestJS or C# or even Golang

I don't think most companies care about particular languages

But it's a plus to know monitoring stuff like kafka and elastic

[stable saffron]

how i can start journey in making game in cpp...

[heady parrot]

I've spent my entire college career doing projects in full-stack development and Machine Learning applications, and I find myself much weaker at C++ than freshman year(yes I know). The Javascript+Python grind helped me get my first job, but the release of VALORANT has inspired a new hope in me (to work at Riot :)). Add to that taking a Unity VR class in my grad school and I want to learn whatever I need to to be solid at C++ and Unreal.
This is a long term goal, but I'm gonna start learning this week. If anyone needs help with any Unreal game, HIT ME UP. PLEASE.

I'm gonna attach my resume every new post here and keep track of how it changes.

[lusty sundial]

Good goals!! For later down the road, I know some people who work at Riot although not on the gamedev side so if I hear about entry-level opportunities I’ll send it your way! You might also enjoy game jams if you haven’t already tried them. Good luck!!

[astral pivot]

fellow game development person, best of luck in your journey!

[heady parrot]

thank you sir. as a beginner at best at game dec, do you have any tips?

[heady parrot]

thank you sir!

[astral pivot]

im in the same boat you are lmaoo, i think grad school is a good choice tho

[heady parrot]

What are you planning to learn?

[astral pivot]

c# and unity, but i gotta get into the cs field before i can rly put time into it

i am p sure trying to find an entry level game development spot would be almost as hard as gettin an entry level full stack so i gotta focus on one then once i find somethjn i can put a genuine effort towards unity

[lusty sundial]

To be honest I think getting entry level gamedev engineering roles is a lot harder than a full-stack one (not sure if the tech slowdown has made this even worse nowadays). It is much easier to network in than apply through job boards so try to reach out and meet new people if you can. It’s definitely doable so don’t be discouraged and since you’re willing to self-teach you’ll already be ahead of a lot of people by the time you’re at that point!

[heady parrot]

From my understanding, fullstack roles are the easiest to get because of the sheer number of jobs available.