Editing Video game development (section)

==== Programmer ====
{{Main|Game programmer}}
A game programmer is a [[software engineer]] who primarily develops video games or related software (such as [[game development tool]]s). The game's [[codebase]] development is handled by programmers.{{sfn|Bates|2004|p=168}}{{sfn|Moore|Novak|2010|p=78}} There are usually one to several [[lead programmer]]s,{{sfn|Bates|2004|p=165}} who implement the game's starting codebase and overview future development and programmer allocation on individual modules. An entry-level programmer can make, on average, around $70,000 annually and an experienced programmer can make, on average, around $125,000 annually.<ref name="BigFish">{{cite web|url = http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/video-gaming-industry-numbers-by-region/ |title =Top Gaming Studios, Schools & Salaries|website = Big Fish Games|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20121105081021/http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/video-gaming-industry-numbers-by-region/|archivedate = 5 November 2012 }}</ref>

Individual programming disciplines roles include:{{sfn|Bates|2004|p=168}}
* [[Game physics|Physics]] – the programming of the [[game engine]], including simulating physics, [[collision detection|collision]], object movement, etc.;
* [[Game artificial intelligence|AI]] – producing computer agents using game AI techniques, such as scripting, planning, rule-based decisions, etc.
* Graphics – the managing of graphical content utilization and memory considerations; the production of the graphics engine, integration of [[3D modeling|models]], textures to work along the [[physics engine]].
* [[Sound]] – integration of music, speech, and effect sounds into the proper locations and times.
* [[Gameplay]] – implementation of various game rules and features (sometimes called a ''generalist'');
* Scripting – development and maintenance of a high-level command system for various in-game tasks, such as AI, level editor triggers, etc.
* [[User interface|UI]] – production of user interface elements, like option menus, [[HUD (video gaming)|HUDs]], help and feedback systems, etc.
* Input processing – processing and compatibility correlation of various input devices, such as keyboard, mouse, gamepad, etc.
* Network communications – the managing of data inputs and outputs for local and internet gameplay.
* [[game development tool|Game tools]] – the production of tools to accompany the development of the game, especially for designers and scripters.