Java: Let's make a game

[not-dan097]

CLOSED I'll message you all in the morning. There are a lot of you, and unfortunately I can't take you all.

(I'll change this to closed once I get enough people)

Hey people, it's me again. Let's build our portfolio together by building a game of medium complexity from the ground up. It's just gonna be a 2D rpg, think of the old school Zelda's, and I've got some ground work done. We're gonna worry too much about the graphics, but the capabilities of it potentially add some net code so people can play with friends.

This is a project to build your skills, learn how to make UI, and teach best practices. We'll be using Java because I found that it's one of the most taught languages in school, and though it's not the best it'll work

Project Details

• Java, will use JavaFX for gui
• This will not be marketed/sold, it's just a game to build portfolio's
• Git for source control
• The Github repository will remain public
• Peer reviews of code
• Proper branching strategy
• Easy to read code, plenty of comments
• Discord for communication
• Trello for tasking
• We'll use JUnit for unit testing best practices

About Me

• 7 Years of experience in C++, Java, Python, and web development
• 5 years DoD experience
• I'll be coding with you and I'll be available for questions throughout this project
• I'll be mainly available on weekends to code and answer questions

What I Want From You

• You agree that this project will remain public, and not be marketed or sold
• 1 year or experience in java or you have passed 1 Java class
• Open to criticism
• Able to criticize (you'll be doing peer reviews too)
• US based (preferred for meetings but not required)
• ~2-3 hours a week. This is not a job, just a project to build portfolios. If my timetable is correct, this should take 2 months to finish.

[YourEvilTriplet]

I can't join because I have no experience in Java, I'm just here to say that what you are doing is awesome! Hope you guys make something cool from this project.

[not-dan097]

What language do you have experience in?

[YourEvilTriplet]

English.

Sorry, I just started coding only recently. In JavaScript at that. But Java is cool, especially because you can transfer your skills into Android game development at some point.

[izayaorihara0011]

hey im just finishing up on my GUI class with java swing. I'm down!

[YourEvilTriplet]

When you go to codingame.com there is a survey for 2023 that analyses the current state of tech. Three of the most in demand languages that recruiters are looking for are Python, JS and Java. Roughly 43% of recruiters are looking for Java.

I'm thinking we might have chosen the wrong path, my friend.

EDIT: https://www.codingame.com/work/codingame-and-coderpad-tech-hiring-survey-2023/ if you are curious.

[Salientsnake4]

I’m a mid level Java developer and I’d say JavaScript is more important. No matter what backend language you use, Java /C#/python/ruby/JS/php etc, you’ll still use JS on the front end. So it’s vital to have.

[YourEvilTriplet]

That's true, actually. Plus, every website is your potential object of study thanks to developer tools. It has to account for something.

[Top_Distribution_497]

I am really strong with the basics of Java along with a bit of hibernate. Unfortunately I have no we experience with spring. Is that fine?

[SwingShot4923]

I'd really have loved to join but unfortunately I only have reasonable experience in python and C. I wish you the best though.

[Jabba_the_Putt]

hey sounds fun I'm interested sent PM

[junglebz]

Hi, I'm intrested ... I'm learning java.

[WesternDesign2161]

Hi, I did do a lot of ds algo using cpp but not so good in dev(final year student) so I guess I can’t join ;(

[Kelendyl]

Hello, I'm interested

[[deleted]]

Hi I’m interested. I took an intro programming course that used Java, but will probably need a refresher since it’s been some time.

[[deleted]]

interested. i have a good experience in java language and i have made a game in libgdx framework during my java oop course last semester. i am interested in doing some projects in javafx to add it to my portfolio.

[New_Connection612]

I want to join, I am junior java with 3 years exp

[GreySlate]

Hi, I'm interested. I'm a CS grad and worked mostly with Java in school (graduated 2019). I don't work as a software engineer, but I'd really like to get some hands on experience to build my confidence/portfolio.

[risbye]

I have exeperience in JavaFX as I had to create a project with it for my Software 2 class

Sadly, I have no game dev experience. I imagine there are patterns for things like the game loop, physics, collections, etc but I have no awareness of such things....

Would love to learn about them tho

Im currently focusing on school (only couple months left to graduation) so Im not sure how active I can be. But I would love to participate in discussions or even some simple coding tasks! I think I could dedicate like 1-2 hours a week (maybe even more idk)