You're navigating the fast-paced gaming industry. How do you choose which coding languages to master next?

You need to master the most popular coding language within the industry, back in the days... some web/browser gaming companies who was relying heavily on Flash didn't make the transition to Unity/HTML5 quickly enough and bankrupt, of course it's crucial to know the basics of C/C++ but I'd suggest a mobile gaming company to work with either Unity3D or obejctive-C otherwise Godom or if you're an AAA developer or releasing on Steam for for Unreal Engine 5

Don't pick a coding language like you pick a random character in a fighting game! Check out job listings and forums to see which ones are in high demand (think C++ for super powerful console games or C# for rocking Unity). But also consider the kind of games you WANT to make. It's all about finding the language that's both popular and fits your dream game genre!

It is also worth paying attention to the use of Lua in Unity and Unreal Engine. Lua can be your secret weapon, but it's important to evaluate its applicability to your specific project. It's like a magic key that opens the door to quick and efficient implementation of game mechanics and features. First of all, consider the requirements of the project, the engine you are using, as well as the ratio of costs in terms of resources, time and expected results. With the growing popularity of mobile apps and marketplace features, using Lua can reduce costs and increase the profitability of the project. Remember, the goal is not just to use cool technology, but to do it wisely, achieving maximum efficiency and quality.

Code like a future-seeing oracle! AR and VR are taking over, so languages like C++ and C# will stay hot. But don't sleep on Python - it's the secret weapon for building cool dev tools. Keep your ear to the ground (or headset?) and learn the skills that will power the next generation of games!

It is also worth considering additional features of the engines that will allow you to approach development more efficiently and use not only the basic programming languages but also tools that will significantly accelerate the development and quality of the final product.

Unity3D usually offers premium support for a yearly fee of around $300 which makes sense due to the amount of emails they're getting daily from developers. if you're going to program a game that is going be downloaded by millions of players you'd rather go with a platform that have the immediate support you need, for server side I'd recommend Playfab by Azure.

Unity and Unreal Engine have active communities. Unity Forums and Unity Answers help to share experiences and solve problems, and many tutorials are available: documentation, video tutorials, courses. Unreal Engine also offers extensive documentation, video tutorials, and sample projects, and the Unreal Marketplace allows you to buy and sell assets. Support programmes such as MegaGrants help with funding. Various books on programming languages are also available so you don't miss important aspects of specific languages.

Coding shouldn't feel like grinding XP you hate. Pick a language that speaks to you! Python's beauty might charm you, or maybe C++ gives you the ultimate control. It's all about finding the language that clicks. When you love the tool, coding becomes a joy, and you'll master it in no time!

Level up your resume with killer projects! Learning new languages adds variety to your portfolio, making you a super well-rounded dev. Imagine being a master of C++ and then picking up Java to show off your range. Employers will be like "wow, this person can code anything!" A diverse portfolio is a developer's best friend.

A Good Programmer will learn multiple Languages over their lifetime. Some might even stop to exist. However, its important to learn the Basics of programming and refining your skills in that area. The Background Knowledge is way more important then the actual Language.

Learn to use Git-cli! It will give you a greater understanding of what is happening when you make changes to a project and there are many operations you can use from the command line that are simply not possible to do through most of the git GUI clients. A deep understanding of version control can work out as weeks of developer time saved across the lifetime of a project.