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Pragyan Tripathi
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7 differences you must know to decide between Web Development and Game development

Web development and game development may look similar but have vastly different worlds to explore.

Here are the 7 differences to decide which is right for you:

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1. Purpose:

Web development focuses on creating websites and web applications, while game development focuses on creating interactive and immersive video games.

2. Audience:

Web development caters to a wide range of audiences, while game development is generally geared towards a specific age group.

3. Platforms:

Web development is primarily focused on web browsers and web servers, while game development can be found on various platforms such as desktop, mobile, and console.

4. Development Tools:

Web development typically uses tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various web development frameworks, while game development uses specialized tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or GameMaker Studio.

5. Interactivity:

Web development focuses on creating static or dynamic web pages, while game development focuses on creating interactive and engaging experiences.

6. Career opportunities:

Web development has a wide range of career opportunities, from front-end to back-end, while game development has a more specific and niche set of career opportunities.

7. Skills required:

Web development requires a good understanding of web development languages and frameworks, while game development requires knowledge of game development engines, programming languages, and game design principles.

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Weiqing Teh // CG BOSS • Edited

Hi this is a good breakdown, while I feel there are overlaps between the two such as coding techniques, Game development has a stronger creative aspect.

Also game software is generally one time use unless you make live service games.

Career wise is spot on Game Dev is quite niche while Web Dev have quite a lot of job opportunities.