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What are the top tools for problem solving in Game Development?

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Game development is a creative and challenging field that requires a lot of problem solving skills. Whether you are designing gameplay, coding logic, testing features, or debugging errors, you need to have some tools that can help you overcome obstacles and find solutions. In this article, we will explore some of the top tools for problem solving in game development, and how they can improve your workflow and results.

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1 Debugging Tools

One of the most essential tools for problem solving in game development is a good debugger. A debugger is a software that allows you to inspect and modify the state of your program, track variables, set breakpoints, and execute commands. Debugging tools can help you identify and fix bugs, errors, and crashes in your code, as well as optimize performance and memory usage. Some popular debugging tools for game development are Visual Studio, Unity Debugger, Unreal Engine Debugger, and GDB.

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2 Profiling Tools

Another important tool for problem solving in game development is a profiler. A profiler is a software that measures and analyzes the performance of your program, such as CPU usage, memory allocation, frame rate, and resource consumption. Profiling tools can help you find and eliminate bottlenecks, optimize your code, and improve the quality and speed of your game. Some common profiling tools for game development are Unity Profiler, Unreal Engine Profiler, Intel VTune Amplifier, and Valgrind.

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Harsahib Singh

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Profilers facilitate an iterative development process. They allow developers to make changes, measure their impact through profiling, and iterate until optimal performance and resource management are achieved.

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3 Testing Tools

A third tool for problem solving in game development is a testing tool. A testing tool is a software that helps you verify the functionality, usability, and compatibility of your game, as well as detect and prevent bugs and errors. Testing tools can help you automate, simulate, and document your testing process, and ensure that your game meets the expectations and requirements of your users and platforms. Some examples of testing tools for game development are Unity Test Runner, Unreal Engine Automation System, Selenium, and Appium.

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Aleh Strakachuk

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Do not be afraid to create custom internal tools if needed. Pay attention to the everyday routines that your team is making while doing their job like setting test environments, preparing test accounts, downloading builds, launching tests, integrating new assets, game assembling, etc. Collect feedback about developing processes and improve it, constantly. The easier the game development process is, the happier the developer is.

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4 Version Control Tools

A fourth tool for problem solving in game development is a version control tool. A version control tool is a software that helps you manage and track the changes and history of your code, assets, and files. Version control tools can help you collaborate with other developers, backup and restore your work, compare and merge different versions, and resolve conflicts and errors. Some widely used version control tools for game development are Git, SVN, Perforce, and Mercurial.

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Aleh Strakachuk

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Choose the most suitable VCS for your game engine and game size. Engines have very convenient VCS integrations inside, which makes everyday work much easier for the whole team, especially non-tech teammates (artists, designers, etc). Graphical content is created by teams, who most of the time do not use basic VCS features like merging, branching, diffs, or creating pr\mr. For some game engines, there is a more suitable VCS than others: * for the unreal engine - perforce; * for unity - unity version control (aka plasticscm). git\svn is the most popular VCS, and lots of games use it there, and it's ok. When you need to organize work for AAA projects with terabytes of graphical assets, you will spend A LOT of time dealing VCS issues.

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5 Design Tools

A fifth tool for problem solving in game development is a design tool. A design tool is a software that helps you create, edit, and visualize your game concepts, art, and assets. Design tools can help you express your creativity, prototype your ideas, and refine your aesthetics and style. Some popular design tools for game development are Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and Maya.

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6 Communication Tools

A sixth tool for problem solving in game development is a communication tool. A communication tool is a software that helps you communicate and coordinate with other developers, testers, clients, and users. Communication tools can help you share feedback, ideas, and updates, as well as resolve issues and problems. Some effective communication tools for game development are Slack, Discord, Trello, and Jira.

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A Trello or Microsoft Planner integration with Slack and GitHub is a very powerful combination. You can manage commits and pull requests via instant message communication. And also for brain storming ideas you can invite your team members to Miro boards to collaborate in real time.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Aleh Strakachuk

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Pay attention a lot of time to creating detailed logs. Sometimes you don't have the opportunity to debug your application, but well-structured, well-written, and detailed logs will help you to trace what is happening in the game. Don't forget to choose a suitable severity log level for your log entry, be sure that disabled logs are not affecting game performance, and turn off all logs from production builds at all :)

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Diego Saldivar

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Rubberducking goes a long way when it comes to understanding unexpected behaviors. Sometimes, you forget how much the code depends on having a clear picture of what goes on step by step.

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