Dropbox is a free file synchronization/backup service where you can backup, save and share files. One of the best things is, that you can use it as git remote server. » more

Sometimes it could be very useful to be able to test private members or methods in your unit tests. But how could this be achieved? » more

If you are a gamer since the good old Amiga-times and if you’re also a soccer-fan you will know Kick Off 2 for sure. » more

I lately talked with a friend about which language is the best and he told me that C++ doesn’t have Interfaces like Java. » more

If you free up memory in C++, you should also set the pointer to NULL. If you double delete memory, your application will crash! » more

@dennisosimon and myself are currently prototyping various things using haxe.

Today we wanted to shuffle the elements of an array around. As haxe doesn’t support a shuffle-method for arrays out of the box, we came up with a very simple workaround: » more

I just discovered the most boring game ever: It’s called Desert Bus. » more

As mentioned in one of my previous articles, a programmer should often use asserts to detect errors and bugs early. The problem with assertions is, that if you run your code, and the lines are not executed you’ll never get noticed about the problem. » more

A very common problem in programming is to calculate prime numbers fast.

There are a lot of interesting ways to solve this problem. I want to show you some solutions without the need for a complex algorithm. This type of solutions can also be applied to a lot of problems that may occur during your daily work. » more

I usually create a prototype before I start to work on a new game. I also prototype complex features quick and dirty at first. Why is this important? » more