How to become a game developer

Game developer is a profession in demand. It is of interest to:

• Experienced gamers who want to create something of their own and make money doing it;
• Children who want to stand out from their peers and let their imagination run wild;
  
• Employees in other professions who want to change their work.
  

The stages of the journey

1. Set a goal for yourself. Determine for yourself what you are aiming for. Do you want to get a job in a big company? Do development for yourself? Devote yourself to just one element of the process, such as design, or develop a game from start to finish? Depending on your answer, move to the next step.

• Self-study. This includes video tutorials, searching for information on thematic websites, reading books, and downloading apps that will help you learn the basics;
• College or university. If you are still young and have time to get a crust, you should. Just study carefully what the institution offers you, what subjects are taught;
  
• A personal teacher. Mentor, mentor - that is, someone who will introduce you to the world of knowledge. He will show you by his own example how to do this or that task, give advice, check the work done and help correct mistakes;
  
• Courses. In almost any city, you can learn a programming language or design through distance or face-to-face courses. They can be paid or free, with or without a job.
  

3. Learn a programming language. It will be useful to you. If you want to develop games for mobile applications, look at Java; console games are made with C#. Large games are most often written in C++.

4. Practice. If you do not want to work for a large company, you can start writing your first lines of code yourself by following instructions in books or on websites. To boost your experience, sign up for freelance services, look for clients, and develop games for them. This will enrich your portfolio. Take on projects that match your skill level. Do not overextend yourself. You can also offer yourself as an assistant to experienced programmers to relieve them of simple tasks.

• Nuances that depend on the chosen direction. You are a web programmer - learn CSS, JavaScript, HTML basics, you want to develop mobile applications - pay attention to Android, Windows Phone and iOS frameworks.

Basic steps

Is your goal to work for a large or small company? Then you need to write a competent resume in which you honestly describe your experience. Do not hide the fact that you are a beginner. Do you get a response from the employer? Prepare for the interview, go over the material you have learned and select the most successful projects you have done. Hopefully your interview will go smoothly and you can be congratulated on joining your new position!