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Games focused on software engineers
Software engineers are usually efficient in spotting parts that can be automated, solved by an algorithm etc.
Are there any games where players can take advantage by being programmers?
That is, scripting repetitive tasks or coordinating complex tasks, looking for strategies using algorithms etc.?
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I'm not sure how much you do in Linux, but Vim Adventures might fall under your qualifications.
The game is more of a teaching tool for VIM, but it's quite a fun game, and it can serve as a great refresher/new experience for anyone getting into text based development on Linux (well, VIM/VI anyway).
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CodinGame is about writing little AI scripts to solve certain scenarios in a game-like environment, in almost any programming language you can think of.
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Games focused on software engineers
Software engineers are usually efficient in spotting parts that can be automated, solved by an algorithm etc.
Are there any games where players can take advantage by being programmers?
That is, scripting repetitive tasks or coordinating complex tasks, looking for strategies using algorithms etc.?
5433 silver badges8 bronze badges
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I'm not sure how much you do in Linux, but Vim Adventures might fall under your qualifications.
The game is more of a teaching tool for VIM, but it's quite a fun game, and it can serve as a great refresher/new experience for anyone getting into text based development on Linux (well, VIM/VI anyway).
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