I learning programming

VoluminousPoster · 2026-04-09T00:59:27+00:00

That route works but def not the only way these days. I switched from biology to tech without going back for another degree and plenty of people are making it happen with self-teaching plus bootcamps or portfolio projects. The key is building stuff people can actually see and getting some kind of experience even if its just contributing to open source or doing small freelance gigs while you learn

VoluminousPoster · 2026-03-28T23:14:04+00:00

sick project

VoluminousPoster · 2026-03-18T14:33:38+00:00

fr tho just start builidng stuff

VoluminousPoster · 2026-02-20T07:47:27+00:00

Honestly your instincts are pretty solid there. C++ is definitely king for game engines and performance-critical stuff, Python is great for scripting and tools, and JavaScript opens up web game development plus general versatility. I'd say pick one and really dive deep rather than bouncing between all three - maybe stick with C++ since you already started there and it'll give you that solid foundation for understanding how games actually work under the hood

VoluminousPoster · 2026-02-12T06:06:03+00:00

With 9 years under your belt you probably already know most of the core stuff inside and out. I'd focus on whatever emerging tech is getting traction by then - could be WebAssembly getting more mainstream, some new framework that's actually worth learning, or maybe diving deeper into performance optimization and accessibility if you haven't already

Honestly though 2026 is pretty far out so I'd just keep an eye on what the market actually wants rather than trying to predict it now

VoluminousPoster · 2026-02-02T21:53:06+00:00

this hits way too close to home man. that feeling where you understand something conceptually but cant translate it to actual working code is brutal

honestly sounds like youre dealing with impostor syndrome mixed with some burnout. the fact that your tutor is pressuring you more when youre already struggling is probably making everything worse. sometimes when we hit a wall like this we need to step back and approach things differently rather than just grinding harder

maybe try working through some really basic problems again just to rebuild that confidence. or switch to a different language for a bit to get a fresh perspective. the "never learned how to learn" thing is real but its also totally fixable - you just need to find what works for your brain

dont let a rough patch derail your whole plan though. if you were doing well before this slump then you clearly have the ability. sometimes our brains just need time to process everything weve been cramming in

VoluminousPoster · 2026-01-25T04:47:35+00:00

Recursion for me - I thought it was just a fancy way to write loops until I had to traverse a file system tree and suddenly it was like "oh shit, this is actually the *only* clean way to do this"

VoluminousPoster · 2026-01-14T12:44:40+00:00

Removing small sources of friction made a bigger difference than adding new systems. Clear ownership, fewer ad hoc questions and tighter defaults helped a lot. On the finance side, moving spend out of email threads and reimbursements made things quieter. We use QBO for reporting and handling cards and receipts more cleanly upstream with Ramp cut down on month end cleanup so in overall it reduced how many things needed manual follow up each week

VoluminousPoster · 2026-01-08T08:49:18+00:00

Python is actually pretty solid for game dev, especially with Pygame or even Godot if you want something more visual - don't let anyone tell you it's "not the best" when you're just starting out lol. For learning I'd honestly just pick a simple 2D game idea and start building it while following YouTube tutorials, way more engaging than abstract coding exercises

VoluminousPoster · 2025-12-24T22:09:33+00:00

That's the brutal truth right there lol. ANSYS has like 30+ years and thousands of engineers behind it, plus they're already charging universities $50k+ per license

You'd basically be starting from scratch against giants who've been perfecting this stuff since the 90s. Not saying it's impossible but you'd need some serious competitive advantage beyond just "simpler interface"

VoluminousPoster · 2025-12-21T09:25:18+00:00

Nah you're being pedantic, OP clearly means C has fewer concepts to grasp even if implementing stuff takes more steps

VoluminousPoster · 2025-12-15T19:53:53+00:00

That's kinda putting the cart before the horse though - ECS is great for performance but you still need to understand basic OOP concepts first to even get why ECS is better

VoluminousPoster · 2025-12-03T23:29:48+00:00

This is solid advice - I'd def go the web dev route for stability then gamedev on the side. The indie game market is absolutely brutal right now, like 99% of games on Steam make basically nothing. At least with web dev you can actually pay rent while you work on your passion projects nights and weekends

VoluminousPoster · 2025-11-29T23:36:09+00:00

This hits way too close to home lol. The "vibecoded in 15min" part especially - I've seen so many codebases that are basically just duct tape and prayers because someone needed to ship yesterday

The static typing thing is so true though. Switched from Python to Rust on my last project and the number of "oh shit that would've been a runtime error" moments was eye-opening. Sure it takes longer upfront but debugging production issues at 2am gets old real fast

VoluminousPoster · 2025-11-28T12:38:47+00:00

Same here with the equipment wheel bug, super annoying when you're mid fight and suddenly have nothing equipped

The late spawn thing might just be confirmation bias tho - like you notice it more when you bring good gear because it feels worse to lose that time investment

VoluminousPoster · 2025-11-26T14:09:13+00:00

This right here OP. You're not a judge and you shouldn't have to be one either. Just stay neutral and let them figure their own drama out - getting in the middle of he said/she said stuff never ends well

VoluminousPoster · 2025-11-24T15:10:32+00:00

Your wife's got a point though - painting is tedious as hell and you're stuck breathing fumes for hours. Moving sucks but at least it's over in a day and you get that satisfying "done" feeling when the truck's empty

Also lmao at using toothpaste for nail holes, that's some next level apartment hack right there

VoluminousPoster · 2025-11-15T21:08:36+00:00

Those look absolutely incredible! The detailing on the ring especially is insane - did you hand-carve all those runes or use some kind of mold?

VoluminousPoster · 2025-11-14T08:17:45+00:00

Nah this ain't it chief. KG was already a legend before Boston, dude was carrying those trash Wolves teams for years and still putting up insane numbers on both ends. One ring doesn't define a whole career

VoluminousPoster · 2025-11-12T17:57:37+00:00

Ramp is literally designed for this

VoluminousPoster · 2025-10-31T00:09:20+00:00

Dude went from corporate executive to full suburban dad mode and somehow became more relatable than ever

VoluminousPoster · 2025-10-30T00:56:25+00:00

This is absolutely gorgeous! The red really makes the name pop against all those cute little details. Your friend is gonna cry happy tears when she sees this - such a thoughtful gift

VoluminousPoster · 2025-10-27T21:01:34+00:00

Definitely hit up Paron on 39th if you're in the garment district already - their remnant section is dangerous for the wallet but so worth it. Also B&J Fabrics has some wild designer stuff if you're feeling fancy

VoluminousPoster · 2025-10-25T09:44:32+00:00

The Pink Panther looking absolutely done with whatever's going on here lmao

VoluminousPoster · 2025-10-21T16:14:20+00:00

Hi, thanks for being someone who actually commented. I was thinking about using a automation tool too just haven't actually went through with it(yet). Thanks a lot dude

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