Best of Atomic Spin — May 2024

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   6 Steps to Getting Started in Indie Game Development

   Learn the steps to getting started in indie game development, including picking a small idea, choosing an engine or framework, creating a prototype, finding assets, turning it into a complete game, and starting something new!

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   Advice for Developers: How to Keep Moving When You're Stuck

   Learn strategies for staying motivated and solving difficult problems as a developer, including taking breaks, talking through the problem, gathering more information, reading documentation, keeping a log, and periodically reassessing the original problem.

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   Software Project Estimates are Not Budgets, and That Matters

   Estimates and budgets in a software project serve different purposes. Estimates are used to predict scope and guide development, while budgets allocate resources and define constraints. Mistaking estimates for budgets can lead to unrealistic expectations, financial overruns, weak projections, stress and burnout, and eroded trust.

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   Mock a DbContextFactory for Repository Unit Tests in .Net Core

   Learn how to mock a DbContextFactory for repository unit tests in .Net Core. Ensure access to the created DbContext, share it between the implementation and the test, and prevent the repository from disposing of the context.

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