Analysis paralysis can stop your game development in its tracks—especially when you're stuck choosing the "right" programming pattern. Should you use a Factory? Prototype? Pooling? Something custom? In this video, we break down the mindset and strategies that help you make confident decisions and keep building. You'll learn how to recognize when you're overthinking, how to pick a pattern quickly, and why imperfect choices often lead to better outcomes. We also walk through real-world Unity prototypes of Factory, Pooling, and Data-Driven approaches—with tips to get you unstuck. Whether you're an indie dev or a seasoned programmer, this is your guide to moving forward with clarity and momentum.
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 Intro
1:25 Factory Prototype
3:00 Pool Prototype
4:47 Data Driven Prototype
6:00 Prototype to Production
Corrections:
2:30 Dogfooding can also refer to a company using its own code in real-world scenarios. In both cases, the goal is to validate assumptions through implementation.
7:49 Use OnDisable instead of OnDestroy
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