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Hypothetical Course on Automated Testing for Video Games

I’ve thought about what sort of information I’d want to see if I were watching an educational course on the topic of “automated testing for video games.” Here are my thoughts. I would assume a course would start out with the basics. Basics like here is a test, here is how to come up with… Continue reading Hypothetical Course on Automated Testing for Video Games

Restoring My Website using IaC

This very website faces a prolonged period of inactivity. I must admit that there appeared an error that I wasn’t able to resolve. Allow me to describe my previous setup so that you can understand the transformation. I once had a desire to create a website for myself. I wanted to create a space on… Continue reading Restoring My Website using IaC

Thoughts on “Generative A.I.” LLMs

After a long hiatus I am finally back. There is a story I can’t wait to tell. For now, lets talk about large language models (LLMs) I have given some thought to LLMs specifically on the source of data LLMs consume. For some context I heavily use chatGPT and GitHub copilot during my hobbyist development.… Continue reading Thoughts on “Generative A.I.” LLMs

Defining Video Game Interfaces (VGIs)

Most everyone today interact with graphical user interfaces (a.k.a GUIs) when using a computer (phone or otherwise). This makes sense as people are visual creatures and it helps them use computers effectively. Technical people like programmers or computer power users may choose to use command line interfac (CLIs). You can accomplish so much when you… Continue reading Defining Video Game Interfaces (VGIs)

My thoughts on Web 1.0 versus Web 3.0

I have had an interesting experience with web 3.0 over the past couple months where I’ve transitioned from being a believer to then becoming disillusioned with the concept. I think I’m at a point where I believe in the dream of web 1.0. I want to help create a world where most people are technical… Continue reading My thoughts on Web 1.0 versus Web 3.0

Printable Project Notes Technique

I have discovered a technique that seems to help with project work. It is a combination of digital and physical. I call the technique the “Printable Project Notes technique.” Let me tell you how it works. The generic objective is to use your printer to create something that can help direct your project. The idea… Continue reading Printable Project Notes Technique

First Impressions: AWS CloudShell

I remember seeing an announcement about AWS Cloud Shell December of 2020 but I did not explore it then. Instead I was focusing on my Unity learning path. Recently, I decided to use it when I had to fix the state of my AWS resources. This blog is meant to capture some of my thoughts… Continue reading First Impressions: AWS CloudShell

Trade-offs During Project Execution

Perfect is the enemy of good Voltaire Programmers come up with rules constantly in an effort to make our products more resilient, the code easier to work with, or even to release. Sometimes these rules play well with each other but sometime these rules contradict. This creates a problem for the programmer — given a… Continue reading Trade-offs During Project Execution