I what?
I want to make one thing very clear. I am not, at this point a skilled games programmer. I know C++ pretty well, but I have really zero practical experience making any kind of working, stable game. I'm clueless about animation, I can barely figure out how a simulator works and my input routines are sloppy at best.
I am now taking my capstone courses, as well as a Game AI class.
And in that Game AI class, I know more about C++ than anyone I am aware of.
Of course, knowing C++ and knowing how to program are somewhat different, but still. Most of them aren't even aware of the basic design patterns fundamental to virtually all software development.
I am so glad I've done independent research. I would be so screwed otherwise.
I am now taking my capstone courses, as well as a Game AI class.
And in that Game AI class, I know more about C++ than anyone I am aware of.
Of course, knowing C++ and knowing how to program are somewhat different, but still. Most of them aren't even aware of the basic design patterns fundamental to virtually all software development.
I am so glad I've done independent research. I would be so screwed otherwise.