Eileen Said:

Can you work as a game developer/programmer even if you didn't study a career in software engineering?

We Answered:

It totally depends on what area of game development you want to get into. There are four basic areas of the development team: design, programming, art, and level building, which are supported by production, Quality Assurance, customer service, sound design, marketing, business development, etc. Designers write up the details of every tiny aspect of the game and come up with the math to support it. Programmers take the written details from the designers and implement it using programming languages like C++ and/or in-house tools. Artists create the 3D art, animations, textures, etc for everything in the game. And level builders take assets created by the artists and create the physical layout of the world. Producers manage the entire project and keep everyone on schedule and on budget. Quality Assurance tests the game for bugs, and reports those back to development.

Nearly all game studios will give preference to those with Computer Science/Software Engineering degrees when looking to hire *programmers*. Programmers and ONLY programmers need to know how to program. No one else on the development team needs to know how to program. Likewise, most companies will give preference to those with Fine Arts degrees when hiring artist and level builders. There is no required or typical degree for designers (I've worked with designers with degrees in everything from Biology to Theatre), but you typically have to have worked as a designer to be hired as a designer, or already work for the company looking for a first-time designer.

I would recommend going to Gamasutra.com (you'll have to register, but it's free and you really should register if you want to be in the game industry, anyway) and looking at their job listings. Besides programming, design, art, and level building, every game company needs production, public relations, business development, executive assistance, facilities management, accounting, billing, customer service, etc. My first job in the game industry was in the mail room of a world-famous game studio, and I eventually worked my way up to the design team. If none of the support areas look like they would fit your skills and professional experience, look into Quality Assurance. It typically has the fewest requirements to get the job, you get to work directly with the development team, and there's a lot of room for advancement into development.

Good luck!

Dora Said:

How can I build my career as a software developer or a web designer?

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You would want to keep realistic targets. If you are a novice, and have a good net connection you could try your hand at web designing with Photoshop and Ilustrator to start with. As for programming i would suggest you start with C/C++ programming language which i would say are safe bets. Most things can now be done on the net, although if you still find it difficult you could try doing some short/long term course.


Once you are through with the above step ad feel comfortable coding and know atleast the basics try joining some firm, which will allow you to challenege yourself and learn from colleagues as well. You entry into the firm would be at the Junior to intermediate level. Then slowly you can move up the ladder junior develope=>senior developer=>Team Leader=>Team Manager=>Section manager=>General manager=>CEO=>CMD etc etc.

As they say Aim for the stars and you will at least reach the moon.

Best of luck for the future.

Howard Said:

What course do u ppl think will be best for my career? Software developer, Programmer, Database Administrator?

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Zachary Said:

Which career is Good for Future A Software Developer Or IT Manager?

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Florence Said:

Is avionics career more rewarding than a software developer?

We Answered:

First of all - Avionics requires software developers too.

If you don't want to be away from your family and that is your priority, then that is a choice you may need to make.

Avionics or Electronics systems has always been a rewarding career for me (over 20 years in defense radars). I'm not sure why you would need to be away from your family so much, but there are some jobs like that. There are also many in the avionics industry that you could even work from home for. I have several team members who travel none at all and work from home when possible.

Agnes Said:

career as a software developer?

We Answered:

Well actually software developers earn a lot..more than people that work in administration.You dont even need any qualifications to work in administration.