Programming

In online game development, the programmers are the unsung heroes that determine whether a game is a smashing success or a dismal failure. The programming track at GDC Online will provide a comprehensive review of the technologies and skills necessary to deliver a successful online gaming experience.

In 2010, the programming track will include in-depth technical talks on scalability for social games, integration tools and strategies, development engine comparisons, graphics and rendering, microtransactions, online security, and more.

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Sessions Announced

	MMO 101: Building Disney's Server System Speaker: Roger Hughston (Disney Online Studios)
	Scalability for Social Games: YOVILLE, MAFIA WARS and FARMVILLE Speaker: Robert Zubek (Zynga)
	Using HTML5 And CSS3 To Build A Web Game Engine Speaker: Paul Bakaus (Dextrose AG)
	Building Social Flash Games With An Open Source Engine: PushButton Engine 101 Speaker: Ben Garney (PushButton Labs)
	The FIFA Ultimate Team at REST: How Any Online Game Can Benefit from Representational State Transfer Speaker: Harold Chaput (Electronic Arts Canada)

View all Programming Track sessions here.

Who Should Attend the Programming Track?

The Programming track is designed for developers working on social network games, free-to-play titles, large scale MMOs, and all types of social games. Attendees will:

• Learn the tried and true programming methods your team should be using from technical leads from Zynga, PushButton Labs, EA, and others.
• Develop techniques for scaling your developer team to maximize output and reduce project delays.
• Analyze the pros and cons of producing your next game on Unity, Flash or HTML5 format with a comprehensive overview from industry experts.
• Build new relationships with and reconnect with your friends and colleagues.

Learn more about why you need to be at GDC Online this October.

Check back regularly for ongoing session announcements.