A game needs to framework

On Quantum Game with Photons and its development process (JavaScript + D3.js, but no game framework) at Indie Game Dev Mini-Talks March.

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1. A game needs no framework Piotr Migdał, PhD data scientist @ deepsense.io Indie Game Dev Mini-Talks March Meetup 15 Mar 2017, Mountain View (CA)
2. PhD in quantum physics theory (2014, ICFO, Barcelona) data scientist (deepsense.io / freelancer)
 machine learning deep learning data-viz (D3.js)
3. http://quantumgame.io/
4. http://globalgamejam.org/2016/games/ritu-blah-blau
5. quantum?
6. ˆ H = E i ~ ˙ = ⇣ ~2 2m r2 + V ( x ) ⌘
7. experience!
8. http://p.migdal.pl/2016/08/15/quantum-mechanics-for-high-school-students.html
9. https://silverspaceship.com/chromatron/
10. (JavaScript) framework
12. PhaserJS ImpactJS Construct 2 etc…
13. But what if I want… • a puzzle game, • with SVG graphics, • using QUATNUM physics?
14. • typos • bitwise operations • good for a quick&dirty demo,
 awful for development
15. fortunately…
17. Tech choices • jspm.io (and ES6 before it was cool) • D3.js (for SVG) • Jasmine for tests • ESLint everywhere • (still, no game framework)
20. …and PhD students (this one is from Caltech)
21. lessons
22. Quality • Write “good enough” code… • …but refactor mercilessly
23. Modules • Balance:
 monolithic constructions vs abstract nonsenses • Split things as you go
24. Priorities • Clarity first • Performance second
25. Commits • Commit messages make a difference • Angular commit style is useful:
 
 type(module) message
26. Tests • Unit test are important • Global tests are crucial
27. Pros/cons of no framework • freedom
29. Thanks! • Game:
 quantumgame.io • Blog:
 p.migdal.pl
 - email, twitter, everything
 - “Quantum mechanics for high-school students” • Repo:
 github.com/stared/quantum-game