So to start, I have been going to university for 2 years for programming. I’ve coded in many languages C++/C#, python, JavaScript, Android(SUCKS it’s feels like the evil older sister to JavaScript) and obviously a majority of Java. I really do love Java. I have no problem designing normal applications such as those learned in school (IE fake financial tools) and small games like brick breaker.
However, I can’t wrap my head around actual game development. Where do you REALLY start. Should I start coding and figure it out as you go, or do you sit down and put elaborate thought into what you want the game to be in every sense of the word.
I’ve been fawning over the idea of being able to call myself a Game Developer since 2nd year of High School(4 years ago) but it feels like a completely different world of programming that has walls made out of the hardest material in the world, time, that need to be broken down to enter. I spend 45-50 hours a week as an IT professional so after that time spent it doesn’t feel like enough time to start game development.
INTERNETZ PLEASE HELP ME RECOGNIZE WHERE TO START TURNING MY DREAM TO REALITY! ???