What to do after get off work
- Learn to supplement professional/interesting knowledge
- Personal side business
- Relax and cultivate body and mind
learning aspect
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Written in front: I don’t dare to draw conclusions in other fields. As a newbie in the game industry, in this environment of constant layoffs, I currently feel that the demand for talents in the game industry is showing a special trend. Today, what the gaming industry is hungry for is not ordinary talents, but top talents who stand out from the crowd. Programming positions need to keep moving forward in order to get the higher and better salary and future they hope for.
Just as personal pursuits lead to different learning purposes, everyone’s learning aspects are also different. The author here mainly summarizes some game-related learning content for you (of course there are other aspects as well! Don’t miss it if you pass by)
Learning platform
- Siki Academy : https://www.sikiedu.com/
The first is Siki Academy! Siki Academy has a large number of free tutorials covering a wide range of categories. It is suitable for students to have sex for free, for beginners to understand and learn, and of course it is also suitable for big guys who want to delve deeper into a certain field!
siki academy official website
- Siki Academy includes courses such as: Unity, UE, Cocos and other engine usage, technical art, art, digital twin learning; independent game development; Java, Python artificial intelligence, front-end, WeChat applet, big data, Linux operation and maintenance, etc. Lots of variety!
- Unity Chinese Classroom : https://learn.u3d.cn/
Unity Chinese Classroom
- UE official classroom/documentation : https://docs.unrealengine.com/5.3/zh-CN/
UE official classroom/documentation
When it comes to learning, of course “Bilibili University” is indispensable! Here the author recommends several UP masters
There are too many contents in the direction of technical art
- Sho-LightDir : https://space.bilibili.com/6373917
Technical art direction content
- MZMCRAFT：https://space.bilibili.com/3883239
Art direction content
- GAMES-Webinar：https://space.bilibili.com/512313464
GAMESClassic
program direction
Unity official b station number
- siki Academy : https://space.bilibili.com/360797404?spm_id_from=333.337.0.0
Siki Academy’s free tutorials are also available here
Recommended other related articles, there are also many summarized tutorials and ideas~
Chant the mantra: all knowledge enters the brain~
- UE4 game client development introductory study guide: https://blog.csdn.net/j756915370/article/details/115052265
- How to learn Unreal Engine 's Blueprint? : How to learn Unreal Engine’s Blueprint? - Know almost
- What games in Unity are suitable for practice? : What games in Unity are suitable for practice? - Know almost
- What abilities should a senior Unity programmer have? How to grow into a senior Unity programmer? : What abilities should a senior Unity programmer have? How to grow into a senior Unity programmer? - Know almost
- The road to advanced game client: The road to advanced game client - Zhihu
- Game client development, how to improve yourself? : Game client development, how to improve yourself? - Know almost
- What are some good unity open source projects on github?: What are some good unity open source projects on github? - Zhihu
- Unreal Engine Development Guide (Literacy) Written for Unity Developers: Unreal Engine Development Guide (Literacy) Written for Unity Developers - Zhihu
- What are the core competencies of game programmers? : What is the core competitiveness of game programmers? - Know almost
- What basic knowledge do you need to master when changing careers to become a TA (technical art)? : What basic knowledge do you need to master to change your career to TA (technical art)? - Know almost
- 33-year-old Unity game development programmer, how will the future develop? : 33-year-old Unity game development programmer, how will the future develop? - Know almost
- What cutting-edge technologies are used across industries in games? ：What cutting-edge technologies are used across industries in games? - Know almost
Personal side business
- Do outsourcing: Open a store on Taobao or Pinduoduo and other similar platforms, and accept some program-related orders. You can not only make money but also improve your code communication and other abilities.
- Independent game development: Many big guys I know have their own main business (working in a game company), and their side business is for people who are interested in solo travel to get together and develop independent games during get off work or breaks. This is the case for the production team of the independent game " Word Rules Ghost Story ". You can support it on steam~
- Education and training: As a technician, you have good technical knowledge and experience and can choose to become a technical training instructor. You can set up programming classes to teach your technical knowledge to students in need. In addition, you can also disseminate knowledge by writing tutorials, publishing technical books, etc., and earn income from it.
- Self-media creation: If you have an in-depth understanding of a specific field, you can choose to engage in self-media creation. You can open a blog or B-site knowledge sharing channel to share your experience and skills and attract a lot of attention and fans. Earn revenue through advertising, sponsorship or paid content.
Not only that, other hobbies or specialties can also be cultivated as hobbies and make you happy, or you can make money through them.
Relax and cultivate body and mind
health care
In life, health is essential
Typical occupational diseases of programmers: insufficient lighting leading to vitamin D deficiency, staying up late or drinking too much coffee leading to unstable sleep, staring at the computer for a long time leading to eye problems, baldness, etc. The long-term accumulation of such problems is extremely damaging to our bodies and should be addressed through positive lifestyle changes and proper self-care.
Ensure adequate sun exposure
Programmers often lack adequate sun exposure due to long hours working indoors, leading to vitamin D deficiency. To alleviate this problem, it is recommended to spend at least 15 to 20 minutes each day outdoors to increase exposure to natural light. Take a walk during your lunch break or get some light exercise outdoors.
Another very important point is to take more medicines such as vitamin D. Sometimes too little vitamin D can lead to depression and unhappiness.
Improve sleep quality
Staying up late for a long time and excessive intake of coffee can seriously affect the quality of sleep. To ensure adequate rest, you should try to avoid using electronic devices before bed and reduce caffeine intake, especially in the afternoon and evening. Additionally, try relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or relaxing reading to help you fall asleep.
Reduce eye fatigue
Staring at a computer screen for long periods of time can lead to problems such as dry eyes and blurred vision. For this reason, it is recommended to adopt the 20-20-20 rule : every 20 minutes of work, look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce eye fatigue. Also, make sure your monitor has the right brightness and contrast to reduce screen glare.
Scalp Care and Nutrition
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in protein, iron and other essential nutrients is crucial for healthy hair. Also, try using a mild shampoo and avoid frequent use of hair dryers and other styling tools.
Exercise and rest regularly
Regular physical activity such as brisk walking, swimming, cycling, etc. can help improve overall health and reduce the stress caused by sitting for long periods of time at work. In addition, getting up and moving every hour and doing some stretching exercises can also help relieve physical tension.
The importance of mental health
The high pressure and complexity of a programmer's job can lead to mental health issues. Pay attention to your mental health and seek professional psychological counseling if necessary. Communicating with family and friends, participating in social activities, or cultivating some hobbies can effectively reduce work stress.
read
Reading to cultivate body and mind
When reading, you can read some books on programmers' majors, but at the same time, don't limit yourself in the types of books. Reading is an important way to enrich the inner world and improve self-cultivation. It can not only increase knowledge reserves, but also improve thinking ability and cultural literacy.
When you fail in an exam, fall out of love, have a divorced or passed away family member, or suffer any setbacks, you might as well read a few different books and look at the lives of the protagonists in the books. You will find that many people do not have it easy and everything is not smooth sailing;
If you feel bored and have scattered or a lot of time to waste, then pick up a book that interests you slightly and read it, such as romance detective online novels . Reading is also a way of entertainment.
If you feel anxious, it's normal. Most people have varying degrees of anxiety. In the book, you will see that there are so many different ways to live in life; you will feel the emergence of various different values, which you may not necessarily agree with, but your perception will change; you will discover mediocrity No matter how ordinary it is, this is the normal state of life.
look at the world
Go see the world!
We live in a world of incredible excitement, endless richness, and infinite possibilities. Every time we learn more about the world, the breadth of life becomes wider, and life becomes more "rushing".
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To see life, to see the world; to witness great historical events; to see the faces of the poor and the gestures of the proud; to see extraordinary things—machines, armies, crowds, and shadows in the jungle and on the moon; to see See the masterpieces of mankind - paintings, buildings and inventions; see the world thousands of miles away, see the things hidden in high walls and rooms, and the dangerous events that are inaccessible; see the women who are loved by men And children; to see and be entertained; to see and be moved; to see and be educated...
Go for a walk in the park!
Shanghai Square Tower Garden, photo source author
If you don’t have time to travel, you can go to a nearby park for a walk. Going out to get in touch with nature and bask in the sun on your days off is also a good choice. Have you ever heard of the “20 Minutes in the Park Theory”?
- "I usually spend most of my time at my workstation in front of the computer during the day. If I spend some time in nature during my lunch break, I will find that my health will immediately improve."
- "This is simply 'self-salvation' exclusively for 'workers'..."
- "The 20-minute effect in the park has cured my 'mental internal friction'!"
- “20 minutes in the park”
According to a study published in the " International Journal of Environmental Health Research ", spending a short period of time outdoors every day can make people happier. Even if they don't exercise, just spending 20 minutes in the park every day can make people feel better. .
Walking through the woods, climbing over mountain streams, and walking by the seaside, listening to the chirping of birds, smelling the fragrance of flowers, and looking at the sea, the whole person feels refreshed and relaxed.
Generally speaking, a programmer's off-duty life can include study, entertainment, health and fitness, and of course overtime. It doesn’t matter whether you do it or not. The key lies in what your purpose is. Don’t worry about the meaning of things on your rest day.