Course code: RIO-001
  • Years with company: 16
  • Years programming: 24
  • Primary programming language: C++
  • Other programming languages: C, Python, Lua, ASM, JS
  • Unit test harnesses: Homespun
  • Something else: I've never made anything but games since the Playstation 2 era.
  • Test practice now: Mix of manual and unit tests
  • Target system: PC
  • Dev tools: Visual Studio
  • Build time: 11-30 seconds
  • Coding standard: We have a strong coding standard focused on consistency and readibility.
  • Function too long: When it does 2 or more unrelated tasks, or requires a sitemap to keep track of.
  • Code reviews: Mostly used to spot architectural inconsistencies and standards deviations.
  • Code time: 60
  • Test time: 10
  • Debug time: 30
  • Favorite thing about dev: Helping artists and designers make cool shit. I like building things in general (physical as well)
  • Least favorite thing about dev: Nothing glaring stands out in particular.
  • Tdd knowledge: High level concepts, but I've been in Old School games too long to have much experience with it.
  • Why are you attending: Boss thinks it's a good idea. (I don't particularly disagree, but I wouldn't have prioritized it).