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Software development

Game Developer

Designs and builds interactive games, combining programming, real-time graphics, and gameplay systems.

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Skills

Game programming

  • Game engines

    Importance: Essential (5 of 5)

    Builds with engines like Unity, Unreal, or Godot and their toolchains.

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    • Course planned (1)
  • Gameplay programming

    Importance: Essential (5 of 5)

    Implements mechanics, physics, input, and game state logic.

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    • Course planned (1)
  • Graphics programming

    Importance: Very important (4 of 5)

    Works with rendering pipelines, shaders, and real-time performance.

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    • Course planned (1)
  • Game mathematics

    Importance: Very important (4 of 5)

    Applies linear algebra, geometry, and physics to game systems.

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    • Course planned (1)

Game production

  • Game design

    Importance: Very important (4 of 5)

    Shapes rules, balance, progression, and player experience.

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    • Course planned (1)
  • Performance optimization

    Importance: Very important (4 of 5)

    Profiles and optimizes for frame rate, memory, and load times.

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  • Multiplayer networking

    Importance: Important (3 of 5)

    Builds networked gameplay with synchronization and latency handling.

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    • Course planned (1)
  • Platform publishing

    Importance: Important (3 of 5)

    Ships builds to PC, console, mobile, and web storefronts.

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    • Course planned (1)

Relevant courses

Core foundations

  • Courses planned (6)

Supporting knowledge

  • Course planned (1)

Specializations

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