Software Engineering

[Chodey]

I've learned the basics to Java (Made some scripts for bots, Multiple private servers, etc.) And i was wondering how related to Java are the other languages to creating applications, video games, etc?

I plan on going in to Information Technology specializing in Software Engineering, and I'm just wondering how different the languages will be, and how big of a jump it is from making a game like Runescape (or a bot for it) to making a game such as WoW, Call of Duty, etc. 

Code Academy has helped me get the basics of some languages, is it a pretty good source to follow through with to begin?

Thanks! All feedback is appreciated, and I hope to be releasing Services and Scripts In the future. 

Edited April 1, 2014 by Chodey

[Nitrousek]

 how big of a jump it is from making a game like Runescape (or a bot for it) to making a game such as WoW, Call of Duty, etc. 

 

 

 

This video will illustrate it for you:

[Dreamliner]

From what I've seen, software engineering is it's own major. Maybe you could major in SE and minor in IST if that's what your goals are

[Booch]

Software engineering is a WHOOOOOLE new universe. Knowing basic Java isn't going to get you anywhere. I suggest taking professional courses and investing some money in.

 

Also if you wish to develop games check out Unity and some Unity-oriented courses. Alot of great games are created with that engine and it's free.

[Shrooms]

im currently studying software engineering and let me tell you you will want to commit suicide if you plan on studying it. goodluck

[NotoriousPP]

im currently studying software engineering and let me tell you you will want to commit suicide if you plan on studying it. goodluck

 

Then you my sir are in the wrong major, and should do yourself a favor and quit while your ahead, if you don't understand what your learning in school, then your not interested in the subject.

 

I go to class knowing almost everything my teacher is teaching the class, and even in two classes I have become an assistant, and was granted special homework (Usually any program I thought would be cool to write :p), even had a separate final in one course; while the class had to make a basic applet paint a image, I was able make a full poker game applet, for double points (Like I even needed it).

 

I honestly love the Software Engineering field, its so diverse, and really give you the power to create anything you want in a computer. I your dedicated, like the subject, and have a future goal, you will do fine!

[Botre]

^church

[Shrooms]

Then you my sir are in the wrong major, and should do yourself a favor and quit while your ahead, if you don't understand what your learning in school, then your not interested in the subject.

 

I go to class knowing almost everything my teacher is teaching the class, and even in two classes I have become an assistant, and was granted special homework (Usually any program I thought would be cool to write ), even had a separate final in one course; while the class had to make a basic applet paint a image, I was able make a full poker game applet, for double points (Like I even needed it).

 

I honestly love the Software Engineering field, its so diverse, and really give you the power to create anything you want in a computer. I your dedicated, like the subject, and have a future goal, you will do fine!

im in the uk so im currently doing information systems development and software engineering is a module. i love it just not that module lol

[KMJT]

im currently studying software engineering and let me tell you you will want to commit suicide if you plan on studying it. goodluck

 

Lol why are you in a program that you don't enjoy studying :P

[mcpedro]

Software Engineering is so much more than just programming fyi. If you really want to get into the Software Engineering area, I suggest you read a general book within the subject, like "Software Engineering A Practitioner's Approach, 7ed" by Pressman.

[TheScrub]

currently first year of this degree "bachelor of software engineering.

 

Doing it at Univeristy of South Australia and it's super boring for me due to my knowledge of programming is ahead of the class.

 

 

but if you just want to make a game you should look at

https://unity3d.com/

Uses C# Silmar syntax to java.

 

edit-

The course content of my degree right now

 

is programming and problem solving which they use python in it (SOO GAY).

 

but in my next semster will be doing another programming course which will use java

Edited April 2, 2014 by TheScrub

[Extreme Scripts]

currently first year of this degree "bachelor of software engineering.

 

Doing it at Univeristy of South Australia and it's super boring for me due to my knowledge of programming is ahead of the class.

 

 

but if you just want to make a game you should look at

https://unity3d.com/

Uses C# Silmar syntax to java.

 

edit-

The course content of my degree right now

 

is programming and problem solving which they use python in it (SOO GAY).

 

but in my next semster will be doing another programming course which will use java

 

Same as Scrub studying first year in the UK (1 month from finishing) , my current syllabus for the first year has just covered Java up to Queues, it is really tedious if you have already got previous knowledge in programming but the group  projects (in the UK  at least) you get to do some pretty cool stuff in your second year such as developing industry scale software, mobile apps etc depending on your choice which i'm quite looking forward to

 

Having said that you get the many bits you wish to shoot yourself over but at the end of the day it has to be done

 

But Unreal Engine is a good place to start for games.

Edited April 2, 2014 by Divinity

[PolishCivil]

Learn fully C,Java, ASM. Then write write write, and you are proper software engineer.

Edited April 2, 2014 by PolishCivil

[Chodey]

Thanks for the amazing and fast feedback. Its good to see the opinions of other people following the same path. Right now (As i'm not going to school for it yet) i'm just doing Code Academy courses and looking at everything online i can find. I'll check out some of the things you guys said (Like unity and such).

 

Other than going to school to learn such things, what could i do to get a firm grip on the basics? Like for example, writing a script for OSBot? (That'd be my favorite way to learn, Helping myself with knowledge and the community with a bot)

 

And Just to get this straight, Do most games use different softwares and languages to write their code? For example, would all Xbox One games be written in the same code, or do the developers choose what they write things with? Thanks again guys!

 

P.S. - Sorry if i sound uneducated about the subject, ATM the only thing I've done development-wise is learn by first hand trail and error of coding private servers, and a semester of programming in high school. All of this is greatly appreciated!