Experiences teaching a course in Android game development
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A one-semester undergraduate course in Android game development is described. The course has been taught six times at two different universities. We describe our experiences and lessons learned so far. Student feedback has shown the course to be popular and an important component in students’ graduation portfolios, enabling many to get jobs immediately after graduation. Local industry has also responded well and has helped drive the outcomes of the course to some extent.
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