I want to develop an RPG game based on a non-popular, out of print tabletop RPG - the game I'm developing will be for PC/Mac/(possibly mobile). So far, I'm looking into RPG Maker, which seems to be able to fit the bill most appropriately. I've also looked at Titanium for developing mobile games, but this seems like it's not necessarily a good fit for just hitting the ground running. Any ideas are welcome - priorities are that the system is flexible for development and is easy to begin with (I'm cool with advanced features, but don't want to have to hack the system in order to merely start bringing my ideas to fruition).
posted by jibberish
on May 19, 2013 -
5 answers
I'm a web developer who is very capable with HTML and CSS, but that's about it. I am fairly comfortable with SQL, but now I need to learn to develop an API. I'd like to read a good book on the subject. Is there such a book? All I can find are things that explain why an API is useful, or things that assume you already know what you're doing in order to build/use an API.
posted by dylan_k
on Feb 11, 2013 -
11 answers
Any suggestions for good Dot Net development tools? I'm interested in suggestions for a wide range of tool types, for example (but not limited to) unit testing, code coverage, style enforcement, bug finders, profiling, code/API documentation generation, installer/distributable packagers, continuous integration, build systems, report generators, static code analysis, decompilers, IDE enhancements, etc., etc.
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posted by Flunkie
on Feb 8, 2013 -
11 answers
I'm creating a simple mobile app for a class project. What is the quickest and easiest way to develop a "proof of concept" or prototype for someone with limited technical skills?
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posted by AceRock
on Nov 12, 2012 -
8 answers
I need to learn Java/J2EE. Where do I start? What resources are out there? How do I become a good programmer overtime?
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posted by turniphead
on Sep 28, 2012 -
4 answers
Is it possible to write code for / develop for the iPod Nano 6th Generation? Can anyone point me towards iPod Nano 6th Generation programming resources?
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posted by ranglin
on Jul 9, 2012 -
3 answers
Do I stay in the position I'm in, where I've been promised an significantly better environment but haven't seen anything realized yet; or do I get a new job which may not be quite as fantastic but is what I actually want to be doing?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 30, 2012 -
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A year and a half ago, stuck in what I thought was a dead-end job, I decided to do a degree in computing/IT with the Open University. Six months later, I landed a job as a Test Analyst in the IT department of the company I was working for. I now have an actual career. I've been continuing with the degree, but I'm finding bits of it very dull and it's difficult to get motivated. Should I keep going?
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posted by xchmp
on May 8, 2012 -
18 answers
How do mobile developers detect screen sizes, types and other information about the display of various phones in the wild?
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posted by loquacious
on Apr 17, 2012 -
3 answers
I'd love to learn how to program effectively in a language like C++ or Java, so that I can, within a year or so, be somewhat productive.
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posted by oaklandj
on Oct 30, 2011 -
17 answers
I have a B.S. in Math, but I haven't been able to find a job in my field. What can I add to my undergrad degree to be more competitive in the job market?
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posted by ZeroDivides
on Sep 21, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm good at programming computers. But I don't want to be a software developer. What can I do for a career and what should I be doing now to make it possible?
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posted by vogon_poet
on Jul 25, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm a developer at a C++ shop right now, and would like to expand my skills in order to be more versatile and marketable. What's the next programming language I should learn? (I know some assembly, and very basic HTML)
posted by Stephanie Duy
on Jul 24, 2011 -
31 answers
Tell me about Youth app development projects, please!! Things like the
Stanford Fall 2007 "Facebook Class" are a good starting point but we're even more interested in projects in underprivileged community (US/non-US) or developing country contexts that involve youths in app development (for any platform, not just Facebook and including mobile).
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posted by zresearch
on Jun 10, 2011 -
2 answers
I want to get into game development for android. Where do I hang out online, who do I talk to, what do I need to know, and what do I read?
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posted by Cogentesque
on Jun 6, 2011 -
7 answers
Developers and content curators: Help me with some market research. I am trying to find an off-the-shelf solution or to spec out how to develop a solution to the following problem. My organization is looking to setup an internal collection, curation, and distribution system to push multimedia content to hundreds of social media accounts (in dozens of languages) with potentially hundreds of users. Ability to enable push-button publishing via Facebook, Twitter, and other APIs through a plug-in architecture. Sound interesting? Read on.
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posted by Hammerikaner
on May 5, 2011 -
6 answers
Are you an automotive engineer? Do you design engine control module firmware? Do you know or love someone who does? How is that firmware actually written?
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posted by TheNewWazoo
on Apr 9, 2011 -
17 answers
A continuation of
part 1 of my "looking for a new place to live" saga, I'm now ready to start a serious hunt for a (preferably) software development job in a new city. Problem is, I don't have any contacts in the cities I'm interested in. What's the best way to land a job in one of these towns?
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posted by mrbob14
on Mar 21, 2011 -
8 answers
What's the best way to do a complete clone/copy/export/duplicate/mirror/whatever of an Eclipse-based development environment and move it to another PC?
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posted by nmaster64
on Mar 16, 2011 -
4 answers
What IDEs, editors, or general tools do people use to do web development? I'm a linux geek, so my tool of choice is gVim. But I'm teaching a course on this right now and don't want to inflict my prejudices on the students, and I'd like a broader perspective. So if you're a web developer, what do you use? NetBeans, Notepad? Something in-between?
posted by handee
on Mar 2, 2011 -
38 answers
What iOS development enviroment is suitable for easy creation of an interactive childrens book?
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posted by ilike
on Jan 27, 2011 -
3 answers
What are your favourite plugins, IDEs, tools and tricks for client side web development? I'd like to have a "tip of the week" or a "plugin of the week" spot in a course I'm delivering. Main content of the course is HTML5/JavaScript/CSS, with a bit of JQuery and Silverlight.
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posted by handee
on Jan 15, 2011 -
15 answers
I'm a software developer who's thinking of changing jobs. Can you help me figure out which companies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area I should be looking at, and which ones I should stay away from?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 6, 2010 -
5 answers
So now that Apple has "relaxed" its restrictions on third-party development tools, which ones should I know about?
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posted by Wild_Eep
on Sep 10, 2010 -
4 answers
Practical web programming books & resources for the ultimate goal of creating a niche community website.
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posted by Wossname
on Jul 15, 2010 -
9 answers
I would like to write some basic software that, without any user input at all, simulates an event such as a crew traveling in space.
What do I need to learn in order to get from the "if launch was successful then print 'CONGRATULATIONS'" stage to the "if crew member #3 is depressed and she is co-pilot, then set $mistake_likelihood higher" level of detail?
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posted by circular
on Mar 3, 2010 -
10 answers
What are some good resources (books, websites, etc.) about doing test-driven development and unit testing for web applications?
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posted by Godbert
on Feb 16, 2010 -
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[Software Development filter] I am working on a project that uses a PC (Windows) and a dedicated microprocessor to perform a specific task. I want to create a scripting language that will allow the user to write their own sequences for the tool.
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posted by Drasher
on Dec 22, 2009 -
27 answers
What kind of small toys or devices click when you rotate them forwards and backwards? Seeking mechanism or design...
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posted by pallen123
on Nov 21, 2009 -
13 answers
What, anecdotally speaking, are Flex developers getting paid right now in Los Angeles or a similar city?
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posted by drjimmy11
on Aug 24, 2009 -
1 answer
I need some help diagnosing a problem static linking a C++ program using g++. It compiles and runs just fine without "-static", but I get all sorts of "undefined references" errors when I use "-static". I'm a C++ novice and am at a loss. Can anyone throw me a bone?
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posted by duoshao
on Mar 26, 2009 -
9 answers
I've made the plunge into iphone development. Ive started working on ideas with a friend who is a talented graphic designer. My question is: how should I split profits from the applications with him?
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posted by Merik
on Mar 21, 2009 -
16 answers
Tips / resources for designing / implementing and application from the ground up?
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posted by yarrr
on Dec 2, 2008 -
2 answers
Is there a QuickLook plugin (for Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" if you didn't follow) to browse sqlite databases? If not, wouldn't that be awesome for Rails and iPhone development!
posted by avocade
on May 8, 2008 -
2 answers
What open-source project should I work on? Or how do I find one?
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posted by mkb
on May 5, 2008 -
12 answers
I'm a senior software developer, and I'd like to start working in the green energy sector. What are the opportunities in this area?
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posted by Sloop John B
on Apr 13, 2008 -
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