A Coding Simulation Game Developed By A Computer Science Professor

When I saw the introduction of this game, the word "edutainment" popped up in my mind. It definitely turns coding into a more fun, satisfying activity. 

"Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles, " the description of JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator reads. 

There are various levels that are ready in the game, whose goals, mandatory or optional ones, can be solved with different valid solutions. When finishing the levels, you'll gain stars, which are used to unlock new programming features. 

In the real world, programmers might chase for neat codes that can function well with the least lines, and it's the same case in the game. The performance metrics allow you to compare your solution with others with respect to speed, memory usage, and code length, all done anonymously. Besides the main goal of completing levels, there are some side goals, like earning various certificates by completing all levels within a specific category.

The level editor that the game offers lets you create your own puzzles. So, let your creativity explore all the possibilities. 

Prof. Scherer, the developer of this game, is also a computer science professor. They also considerately provide example solutions via YouTube video series to walk players through some of the levels step-by-step. 

A kind reminder from the developer is that it is far from being a casual game and could be one of the most difficult games on Steam. JOY OF PROGRAMMING is not designed for all players but more for those who already have some basic coding skills or if you're curious and passionate about programming. It would be a perfect choice for students who are in the process of mastering Python or other programming languages, as you can enjoy the happiness of solving exciting challenges while gaining real-world programming experiences. 

JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator 1.0 version was just released on Steam, with a special offer that is time limited. If you would want to try exploring the code ocean and have some fun in solving challenges with coding, don't hesitate to get it now.