Game Development Learning Path

Phase	Main Topic	Content & Tools	Product Goal
1	Foundations	Learn C++ / C# Math for Games Data Structures & Algorithms	Code a simple text-based adventure or a console-based game like Tic-Tac-Toe.
2	Pick a Game Engine	Unreal Engine Unity Godot Learn from scratch with Raylib/SDL	Create a "hello world" project in your chosen engine, rendering a simple 2D sprite or 3D cube.
3	Gameplay Programming	Game Loop & State Management Input Handling Physics & Collisions Implement Game Mechanics	Build a basic playable character that can move and jump in a simple level.
4	Graphics & Audio	2D & 3D Graphics Techniques Basic Shader Programming UI/UX Design & Programming Audio Programming	Design a simple main menu and HUD for your character.
5	Artificial Intelligence (AI)	Pathfinding State Machines Behavior Trees Advanced AI Patterns	Implement a simple enemy AI that follows the player.
6	Networking & Multiplayer	Basic Networking Concepts State Synchronization Lag Compensation Techniques	Create a basic chat system between two connected clients.
7	Optimization & Release	Performance Profiling Memory Management Cross-Platform Building Release Process	Profile your simple game and build it for a target platform (e.g., Windows).
8	Advanced Topics	Procedural Content Generation (PCG) Tool Programming Learn Game Design Principles LiveOps & Analytics	Experiment with generating a simple maze or terrain procedurally.