So I’d consider myself an mature programmer. I fell that I have the thought processes necessary to do the majority of coding for most types of games, and if not I could figure it out. I know if I were to actually begin to advertise my services as a programmer, I’d need to show previous work, but how will I know when I’m ready?
Just show your stuff here, and people will let you know what they think. Then considering their opinion and your own opinion, you’ll know
If you think you can , you can !
No you are not. It’s been just a week since you asked why this is not working:
var textureSource : Transform;
function Update () {
if(Input.GetButtonDown("Jump")){
MeshRenderer.Texture == textureSource.MeshRenderer.Texture;}
}
You are going to be ready when looking at code above and mumbling in your beard “What a newb”.
And for the last time, Commercial is for real deal not for kids asking if they can cross street.
you’re ready now. go.
No matter how long you write code, if you’re like most of us, you’ll always be improving your style, learning new techniques, and wondering how you got by just a few years earlier… and if not, it’ll probably get boring and middle management will seem appealing. The main thing is to just enjoy what you’re doing, push yourself realistically, and release a few games on your own because it’s fun. If you haven’t released any AAA titles, or don’t feel like you have the college background to impress a company, there’s nothing like being able to show off your games on a mobile device or two during the course of an interview. Besides demonstrating technical skill, it’ll show initiative and commitment to finish a project. It’s tough to get into the game industry (working for someone else), so if that doesn’t work out right away, no worries… it really doesn’t hurt to get some “real-world” dev experience at some other companies first. It’ll round out your experience a bit, and give you perspective. As far as a time frame is concerned, I don’t know how far along you are, but for an entry level position, I’d want someone to have at least a few years of self-taught programming, a decent understanding of OOP, functional programming, dynamic programming, data structures, common algorithms, an ability to write clean code, and a good attitude.
+1
prehaps you should do some work making your self known on the forum post stuff, join the comunity and help people who need help scripting in the forums then people would know you are capable. google yourself if people find you then its good. i personaly would never hire someone if they havent shown they can do it. i wouldent hire you right now becase all you have posted is your problems when i wanto see your stuff that work. although ive never hired anyone and just do it all myself not to mention that im broke and have $3 on my mastercard.
Uhmm… “==” instead of “=” ? Am I ready?
well, I “sometimes” make that error if I had an if statement and then copied something, but I of course catch it after examining the code- maybe it was really late and he did something similar.
The force is strong in this one young padawan.
No but serious business like others suggested give something back to the community or find another way of making a name for yourself. This way you will get hired. Or go to a normal interview (if you have the qualifications.)
Come on, this may happen from time to time, especially when you come from a different language (lets say Delphi).
I’m sure we all had late night moments starring at our code not recognizing that there is a missing semicolon, bracket or whatever.
Al least me.
oxl
You are not alone.
It would be much easier if unity would provide a better editor.
example:
http://www.ics.uci.edu/~pattis/common/handouts/OS+IDE/images/syntax1.gif
hmmm I always forget the == instead of =, for some reason I mostly check if stuff is < or > but rarely I check if values are ==, weird huh?
I’ve made the == mistake as well. Mostly when I’m doing stuff with ifs and it’s late. But I’ll catch it after a check.
Though, coming to a forum and making that simple mistake is a different matterr. So I’d say you are NOT ready to sell. That is, unless you can prove you can code.
Go to the collaboration section and find a few free (small scale) jobs.
If you don’t have much trouble and are able to stick to a predefined schedule then you are ready.
Showcasing those small jobs will also give you a boost when advertising yourself.
You should compile more often! Semicolon and == errors cannot trouble you more than a few seconds after you compile (errors are quite specific). Bracket, parentheses are recognizable, yet I could understand them to be annoying to find in some cases.
Show us what you got, then we can tell you :).
Hey you know what I really hate? When some internet tough guy thinks they know someones age.
Everyone else, thanks for your opinions and tips.