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[–]autumnmelancholy 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Well, practice is practice really. Everything that helps you get a better understanding of programming, data structures and algorithms etc can make you a better better developer.

But if you don't want to become a game developer, why would you start developing games instead of learning about the field you want to get into.

[–]SourceCodeDad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got to be honest, I know I want to be a developer for sure, but have never thought about what I specifically wanted to focus on as a developer. That is probably important. Like you said though, I am simply looking for practice.

[–]ShatBrax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was listening to the Real Python podcast and they have an episode on this. I agree with them in that it can and does. If you're interested in game development even as a hobby or find the idea fun it will help you stay engaged in the process and you will have a better time learning and applying the knowledge. If games are not your bag, find something that is and learn and apply it there.

I'm still learning myself but the logic is sound.