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New comment by robaye in "Learn computer graphics from scratch and for free"

robaye — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:42:48 +0000

I maintain (not much anymore) a list of free resources for graphics programming that some of you might find helpful. https://gist.github.com/notnotrobby/ceef71527b4f15869133ba7b...

New comment by robaye in "Eskil Steenberg – I've had it with the security orthodoxy. – BSC 2025 [video]"

robaye — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:42:36 +0000

Isn't android's actual core in C? I thought java was just the ui...

New comment by robaye in "Apple's Software Quality Crisis"

robaye — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:52:31 +0000

Software quality across the board is in decline IMO.

New comment by robaye in "Ask HN: Programming Courses for Experienced Coders?"

robaye — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:42:44 +0000

The point isn't just to make a game, but learn how all how it all works under the hood. He's stated multiple times throughout Handmade Hero that you probably don't want to make a game that way.

> Don't spend... how many years has it been now, nearly ten? On a debug room that looks like a high school CS project.

If you add all the hours up from every episode it's less than a years worth of work...

New comment by robaye in "Pitfalls of object oriented programming (2009) [pdf]"

robaye — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:30:57 +0000

The original author revisited this talk[1][2] in 2017. You can also read more of the same ideas from the data-oriented-design list[3].

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAT9E-M-PoE

2. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ST3mZgxmxqlpCFkdDhtg...

3. https://github.com/dbartolini/data-oriented-design

New comment by robaye in "How do I become a graphics programmer?"

robaye — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:03:43 +0000

9. Self-Starting as a 3D Graphics Programmers, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4iIg32g65s

10. If You're Serious About Pursuing a Career in Computer Graphics, https://old.reddit.com/r/gameenginedevs/comments/17nsp1m/how...

New comment by robaye in "How do I become a graphics programmer?"

robaye — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:17:23 +0000

8. Leetcode for Graphic Interviews? https://www.reddit.com/r/GraphicsProgramming/comments/ymt0qq...

New comment by robaye in "Microsoft is planning an 'Advanced Windows Settings' panel for power users"

robaye — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:19:48 +0000

Man I wish Microsoft (Apple too!) would just say screw it to new features and spend time really polishing their operating systems. I'm sitting on Windows 10 as long as I can.

New comment by robaye in "How do I become a graphics programmer?"

robaye — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:18:15 +0000

7. What is a Graphics Programmers?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-2viBhLTqI

New comment by robaye in "How do I become a graphics programmer?"

robaye — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:45:43 +0000

Honestly, I couldn't say Johnny. I'm not a graphics engineer, just a hobbyist game programmer who works in construction, but I did so some internet searching and came across some blogs that I found interesting.

1. Finding Your Home in Graphics Programming, https://alextardif.com/LearningGraphics.html

2. Applying for Entry Level Graphic Jobs in Games, https://alextardif.com/GraphicsJobGuide.html

3. Junior Graphics Programmer Interview Questions, https://erkaman.github.io/posts/junior_graphics_programmer_i...

4. Interviewing Graphics Programmers, https://www.jeremyong.com/graphics/interviewing/2023/08/05/g...

5. Interview Questions, https://aras-p.info/blog/2016/11/05/Interview-questions/

6. Game Programmer Resume Tips, https://github.com/unpacklo/game-programmer-resume-tips

New comment by robaye in "How do I become a graphics programmer?"

robaye — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 02:55:17 +0000

https://engine-programming.github.io/

New comment by robaye in "Ask HN: Favorite Online Teacher?"

robaye — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:19:22 +0000

Dan Shiffman! I had made several attempts at learning how to program before finding his original beginning processing series[1] and book[2]. The series still holds up today and recommend it as a good starting point to anyone who's interested getting into graphics programming.

1. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzJbM9-DyOZyMZzVda3Ha...

2. http://learningprocessing.com/

New comment by robaye in "Ask HN: Looking for good online privacy/safety guides for beginners"

robaye — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:07:03 +0000

Khan Academy has a course on internet safety: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/internet-sa...

New comment by robaye in "Ask HN: How successful were you getting out of tech and where did you go?"

robaye — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:29:58 +0000

I don't work in tech so I can't relate to you, but I'm not entirely sure you can avoid incompetent managers or assholes in any field.

New comment by robaye in "Ask HN: How do you turn off your problem solving brain with people you love?"

robaye — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:54:32 +0000

Always assume the person is looking for empathy and only give advice when specifically asked to do so.

Its a rule that I try to remind myself of constantly when talking to anyone.

New comment by robaye in "World’s largest four-day work week trial finds few are going back"

robaye — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:01:48 +0000

I work in construction and often get the 4-10 hour days work week, but only temporarily. I once convinced my boss to let me take Wednesdays off instead of Fridays. Those 2 day work weeks we're sooo perfect for me. I hope one day I can make it permanent thing.

New comment by robaye in "Ask HN: How to learn CS and programming on your own?"

robaye — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:31:24 +0000

I personally think Harvard's CS50 courses can get you pretty far.

CS50: Introduction to Programming with Python - https://cs50.harvard.edu/python/2022/

CS50: Introduction to Computer Science - https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/2023/

Projectbook: 100+ Project Ideas - https://projectbook.code.brettchalupa.com/

New comment by robaye in "CMU CS Academy: a free online computer science curriculum by Carnegie Mellon"

robaye — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:32:49 +0000

I'm also interested into more of these "teach yourself x" curriculums if anyone has anymore to share. There's so many things I want to learn and I'm someone who likes (needs?) structure. Here's a few that I know of.

Draw a Box: https://drawabox.com/ (Doesn't necessarily fit, but it's really good!)

So You Want to Study Mathematics: https://www.susanrigetti.com/math

So You Want to Study Philosophy: https://www.susanrigetti.com/philosophy

So You Want to Learn Physics: https://www.susanrigetti.com/physics

New comment by robaye in "Ask HN: I hate gym. How to stay in shape?"

robaye — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:52:24 +0000

I'm 32 and recently over the last 3 months have made a successful workout habit at home after ~10 years of trying. I just do whatever I feel like doing now. I use to try to follow some program to the t, but could never follow through. Now I just youtube some random workout, wether it's with dumbbells, bodyweight, HIIT, yoga, going for a walk or whatever. It really doesn't matter for me anymore, as long as I'm doing something everyday even if its only for a short period of time.

New comment by robaye in "Ask HN: Books that teach programming by building a series of small projects?"

robaye — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:51:52 +0000

C Programming: A Modern Approach by K. N. King. I’ve never seen another book that contains as many exercises and projects as Kings book does.