Game development process

The gaming software was singled out by me due to the specifics of their production and operation. The gaming software business is based on the release of hits. One successful hit pays for the cost of creating several games that go unnoticed by users. Therefore, the development process of one game is interconnected with the development processes of other games.

Another factor that makes game production stand out is the fact that the game is interesting to the user either until he has passed the last level or until he has a fatal error. This means that he will not buy the second version of the game or even download it for free just to fix a few bugs.

These factors affect the development process of gaming software.

The following features of the gaming software development process should be noted.

First of all, in the production of games, the quality of the concept is extremely important. If the concept of the game does not allow you to create a hit, then further work is pointless. The situation when most projects end at the preparatory stage is typical for game software development.

Embedded Software Development

Particular attention should be paid to the pilot operation stage, when the program is implemented in a limited batch of devices, and these devices undergo comprehensive tests in various operating modes. You must collect as much information as possible about the behavior of your system, analyze this information and refine the software.

Also, when a device with your software is out of production, you have very little opportunity to fix bugs. In fact, such fixes are possible only in the event of defective software that leads to the inoperability of the entire batch of devices, because of which the manufacturer will be forced to recall this batch, and you will get a big black spot on your reputation.

Finally, firmware does not have a decommissioning phase. The program is simply thrown away with the device. Therefore, as soon as the warranty period expires for a batch of devices in which your software is running, you can proceed to close the project.