Testing Coder (aka Dyadya Sasha)
@testingcoder.bsky.social
I'm Testing Coder (aka Dyadya Sasha). Middle-aged, kinda fit, sorta fat, balding chap with a Russian accent.
I talk about programming, games, music, and just stuff.
All opinions are my own.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@testingcoder
I talk about programming, games, music, and just stuff.
All opinions are my own.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@testingcoder
Pinned
21 Views and I Don't Care - Here's Why
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
www.youtube.com
21 views. That’s it.
But I’m not quitting. In fact, being ignored by the YouTube algorithm might be the best thing that happened to my creative process.
Here is why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyIf...
But I’m not quitting. In fact, being ignored by the YouTube algorithm might be the best thing that happened to my creative process.
Here is why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyIf...
New day, new art.
I sold the sword and got this coin :)
#blockbench #indiegamedev #suckatart #3dart #programmersart
#voxelart
I sold the sword and got this coin :)
#blockbench #indiegamedev #suckatart #3dart #programmersart
#voxelart
December 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
New day, new art.
I sold the sword and got this coin :)
#blockbench #indiegamedev #suckatart #3dart #programmersart
#voxelart
I sold the sword and got this coin :)
#blockbench #indiegamedev #suckatart #3dart #programmersart
#voxelart
My new horrible game is here to drive you crazy - retro "catch the falling coin" game, inspired by 90s "Tetris" consoles.
This one was done in GamMaker, I will make another one in Pyxel
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker #itchio #retro
testingcoder.itch.io/falling-coin...
This one was done in GamMaker, I will make another one in Pyxel
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker #itchio #retro
testingcoder.itch.io/falling-coin...
Falling coin - GameMaker version by testingcoder
arcade minimalistic game - you need to catch
testingcoder.itch.io
December 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
My new horrible game is here to drive you crazy - retro "catch the falling coin" game, inspired by 90s "Tetris" consoles.
This one was done in GamMaker, I will make another one in Pyxel
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker #itchio #retro
testingcoder.itch.io/falling-coin...
This one was done in GamMaker, I will make another one in Pyxel
#gamedev #indiedev #GameMaker #itchio #retro
testingcoder.itch.io/falling-coin...
My latest questionable life choice involves a Temu order and this microscopic arcade thingy
youtube.com/shorts/LcWXC...
#gamedev #retrogaming #indiedev #handhelds
youtube.com/shorts/LcWXC...
#gamedev #retrogaming #indiedev #handhelds
Is This The Coolest Mini Arcade Ever?
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
My latest questionable life choice involves a Temu order and this microscopic arcade thingy
youtube.com/shorts/LcWXC...
#gamedev #retrogaming #indiedev #handhelds
youtube.com/shorts/LcWXC...
#gamedev #retrogaming #indiedev #handhelds
New day, new art.
Here's the mightiest sword of all, done in Blockbench!
#blockbench #indiegamedev #suckatart #3dart #programmersart
#voxelart
Here's the mightiest sword of all, done in Blockbench!
#blockbench #indiegamedev #suckatart #3dart #programmersart
#voxelart
December 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New day, new art.
Here's the mightiest sword of all, done in Blockbench!
#blockbench #indiegamedev #suckatart #3dart #programmersart
#voxelart
Here's the mightiest sword of all, done in Blockbench!
#blockbench #indiegamedev #suckatart #3dart #programmersart
#voxelart
"Player making decisions" Chapter 5 Summary
1) Focuses on paper prototypes
2) Use whatever tool that does the job
3) Avoid polishing prototypes
- you may struggle to delete things that don’t work later
4) If you can't do art - use icons, texts or shapes
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev
1) Focuses on paper prototypes
2) Use whatever tool that does the job
3) Avoid polishing prototypes
- you may struggle to delete things that don’t work later
4) If you can't do art - use icons, texts or shapes
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev
December 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
"Player making decisions" Chapter 5 Summary
1) Focuses on paper prototypes
2) Use whatever tool that does the job
3) Avoid polishing prototypes
- you may struggle to delete things that don’t work later
4) If you can't do art - use icons, texts or shapes
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev
1) Focuses on paper prototypes
2) Use whatever tool that does the job
3) Avoid polishing prototypes
- you may struggle to delete things that don’t work later
4) If you can't do art - use icons, texts or shapes
#gamedesign #gamedev #indiegamedev
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
YouTube sent me an email announcing "cool" AI built in tools in shorts editor
Do they realise that we watched videos to know what happened, not what some sick LLM hallucinated?
#YouTube #ai #deadinternettheory #brainrot #enshitification #techskeptic
#shorts #aislop
Do they realise that we watched videos to know what happened, not what some sick LLM hallucinated?
#YouTube #ai #deadinternettheory #brainrot #enshitification #techskeptic
#shorts #aislop
December 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
YouTube sent me an email announcing "cool" AI built in tools in shorts editor
Do they realise that we watched videos to know what happened, not what some sick LLM hallucinated?
#YouTube #ai #deadinternettheory #brainrot #enshitification #techskeptic
#shorts #aislop
Do they realise that we watched videos to know what happened, not what some sick LLM hallucinated?
#YouTube #ai #deadinternettheory #brainrot #enshitification #techskeptic
#shorts #aislop
So a couple of days ago I posted about struggling to decide btwn finishing games and/or starting smth new.
With ur help (u r awesome, btw!) and with "Player Making Decisions" book I finally was able to get it:
Each game should serve a purpose.
thread
#IndieDev #GameDev #DevLog #LearningGameDev
With ur help (u r awesome, btw!) and with "Player Making Decisions" book I finally was able to get it:
Each game should serve a purpose.
thread
#IndieDev #GameDev #DevLog #LearningGameDev
December 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
So a couple of days ago I posted about struggling to decide btwn finishing games and/or starting smth new.
With ur help (u r awesome, btw!) and with "Player Making Decisions" book I finally was able to get it:
Each game should serve a purpose.
thread
#IndieDev #GameDev #DevLog #LearningGameDev
With ur help (u r awesome, btw!) and with "Player Making Decisions" book I finally was able to get it:
Each game should serve a purpose.
thread
#IndieDev #GameDev #DevLog #LearningGameDev
OK, I know it is not much, but I am still fooling around in Blockbench making Voxel 3D models
#Blockbench #VoxelArt #LowPoly #GameDev #IndieDev #3dart #voxel3dart
#Blockbench #VoxelArt #LowPoly #GameDev #IndieDev #3dart #voxel3dart
December 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
OK, I know it is not much, but I am still fooling around in Blockbench making Voxel 3D models
#Blockbench #VoxelArt #LowPoly #GameDev #IndieDev #3dart #voxel3dart
#Blockbench #VoxelArt #LowPoly #GameDev #IndieDev #3dart #voxel3dart
Testing some ideas for a potential game soundtrack
In this Video:
1) AI-generated “game” footage
2) Original track I’m building
3) Logic session footage
Does this feel like actual game music, or just random noise with drums?
#testingcoder
#gamedev #gamemusic #soundtrack #indiedev #logicpro
In this Video:
1) AI-generated “game” footage
2) Original track I’m building
3) Logic session footage
Does this feel like actual game music, or just random noise with drums?
#testingcoder
#gamedev #gamemusic #soundtrack #indiedev #logicpro
December 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Testing some ideas for a potential game soundtrack
In this Video:
1) AI-generated “game” footage
2) Original track I’m building
3) Logic session footage
Does this feel like actual game music, or just random noise with drums?
#testingcoder
#gamedev #gamemusic #soundtrack #indiedev #logicpro
In this Video:
1) AI-generated “game” footage
2) Original track I’m building
3) Logic session footage
Does this feel like actual game music, or just random noise with drums?
#testingcoder
#gamedev #gamemusic #soundtrack #indiedev #logicpro
So I completed "Terminator 2d"
It is amazing how single game could be awesome and dull at the same time.
It is awesome to play; but it feels unnecessarily rushed and short
What do you think?
#terminator2d
#2dgame
#retrogaming
#gamereview
#actiongames
It is amazing how single game could be awesome and dull at the same time.
It is awesome to play; but it feels unnecessarily rushed and short
What do you think?
#terminator2d
#2dgame
#retrogaming
#gamereview
#actiongames
December 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
So I completed "Terminator 2d"
It is amazing how single game could be awesome and dull at the same time.
It is awesome to play; but it feels unnecessarily rushed and short
What do you think?
#terminator2d
#2dgame
#retrogaming
#gamereview
#actiongames
It is amazing how single game could be awesome and dull at the same time.
It is awesome to play; but it feels unnecessarily rushed and short
What do you think?
#terminator2d
#2dgame
#retrogaming
#gamereview
#actiongames
So u learn how to gamedev, do art and music, u put ur very soul and limited time to make something meaningful
And then AI comes in.
Is it too difficult for corps to understand that they only piss us off?
It is like saying to Jackie Chan "now you don't need to do stunts"
#indiegamedev #aislop
And then AI comes in.
Is it too difficult for corps to understand that they only piss us off?
It is like saying to Jackie Chan "now you don't need to do stunts"
#indiegamedev #aislop
December 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
So u learn how to gamedev, do art and music, u put ur very soul and limited time to make something meaningful
And then AI comes in.
Is it too difficult for corps to understand that they only piss us off?
It is like saying to Jackie Chan "now you don't need to do stunts"
#indiegamedev #aislop
And then AI comes in.
Is it too difficult for corps to understand that they only piss us off?
It is like saying to Jackie Chan "now you don't need to do stunts"
#indiegamedev #aislop
I like the amount of engagement I get for my Youtube posts and videos lately.
Come on, you could do better!
0 likes and comments is for weaklings
You can do negative ten views and comments!
#SmallCreator
#IndieDev
#GameDev
#YouTubeJourney
#ZeroViewsClub
#PostingAnyway
#DevHumour
Come on, you could do better!
0 likes and comments is for weaklings
You can do negative ten views and comments!
#SmallCreator
#IndieDev
#GameDev
#YouTubeJourney
#ZeroViewsClub
#PostingAnyway
#DevHumour
December 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I like the amount of engagement I get for my Youtube posts and videos lately.
Come on, you could do better!
0 likes and comments is for weaklings
You can do negative ten views and comments!
#SmallCreator
#IndieDev
#GameDev
#YouTubeJourney
#ZeroViewsClub
#PostingAnyway
#DevHumour
Come on, you could do better!
0 likes and comments is for weaklings
You can do negative ten views and comments!
#SmallCreator
#IndieDev
#GameDev
#YouTubeJourney
#ZeroViewsClub
#PostingAnyway
#DevHumour
Just fooling around and drawing a bouncy ball
Looks like my best art so far :)
#Drawing
#DigitalArt
#ArtPractice
#IndieDev
#GameDev
#SimpleArt
Looks like my best art so far :)
#Drawing
#DigitalArt
#ArtPractice
#IndieDev
#GameDev
#SimpleArt
December 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Just fooling around and drawing a bouncy ball
Looks like my best art so far :)
#Drawing
#DigitalArt
#ArtPractice
#IndieDev
#GameDev
#SimpleArt
Looks like my best art so far :)
#Drawing
#DigitalArt
#ArtPractice
#IndieDev
#GameDev
#SimpleArt
Fellow (struggling) YouTubers:
Whoever tells you that if you "apply the formula" and you "will succeed" is full of crap.
Think about it: there's limited number of users who have limited amount of time to consume your content, and there's already too much content for a lifetime. #youtubestruggle
Whoever tells you that if you "apply the formula" and you "will succeed" is full of crap.
Think about it: there's limited number of users who have limited amount of time to consume your content, and there's already too much content for a lifetime. #youtubestruggle
December 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Fellow (struggling) YouTubers:
Whoever tells you that if you "apply the formula" and you "will succeed" is full of crap.
Think about it: there's limited number of users who have limited amount of time to consume your content, and there's already too much content for a lifetime. #youtubestruggle
Whoever tells you that if you "apply the formula" and you "will succeed" is full of crap.
Think about it: there's limited number of users who have limited amount of time to consume your content, and there's already too much content for a lifetime. #youtubestruggle
Chapter 4 of “Players Making Decisions” takeaway:
- To make game that could be sold you need to design game for players
- Ask yourself questions and write down answers about game rules, player goals, win/loose conditions
1/2
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
- To make game that could be sold you need to design game for players
- Ask yourself questions and write down answers about game rules, player goals, win/loose conditions
1/2
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
December 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Chapter 4 of “Players Making Decisions” takeaway:
- To make game that could be sold you need to design game for players
- Ask yourself questions and write down answers about game rules, player goals, win/loose conditions
1/2
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
- To make game that could be sold you need to design game for players
- Ask yourself questions and write down answers about game rules, player goals, win/loose conditions
1/2
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
Chapter 2 and 3 of “Players Making Decisions” in one takeaway:
- problem statement is what helps you to build better games
Example of good problem statement:
"What it could be like 'play' a movie"
This creates mechanics blueprints
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
- problem statement is what helps you to build better games
Example of good problem statement:
"What it could be like 'play' a movie"
This creates mechanics blueprints
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
December 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Chapter 2 and 3 of “Players Making Decisions” in one takeaway:
- problem statement is what helps you to build better games
Example of good problem statement:
"What it could be like 'play' a movie"
This creates mechanics blueprints
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
- problem statement is what helps you to build better games
Example of good problem statement:
"What it could be like 'play' a movie"
This creates mechanics blueprints
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
Chapter 1 of “Players Making Decisions” in one takeaway:
There’s no magic recipe for good game design.
- Make games
- Be ready to fail
- Steal knowledge from every field you can
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
There’s no magic recipe for good game design.
- Make games
- Be ready to fail
- Steal knowledge from every field you can
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
December 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Chapter 1 of “Players Making Decisions” in one takeaway:
There’s no magic recipe for good game design.
- Make games
- Be ready to fail
- Steal knowledge from every field you can
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
There’s no magic recipe for good game design.
- Make games
- Be ready to fail
- Steal knowledge from every field you can
#GameDev #GameDesign #IndieDev #SelfTaughtDev #LateToGameDev
Google rejected my first complete game 3 times.
I published it anyway.
Now I’m curious:
What’s the most ridiculous reason your game/app was rejected?
My full story: youtu.be/UfxnHRG5feA
#gamedev #indiedev #AndroidDev #gamemaker
I published it anyway.
Now I’m curious:
What’s the most ridiculous reason your game/app was rejected?
My full story: youtu.be/UfxnHRG5feA
#gamedev #indiedev #AndroidDev #gamemaker
Google Rejected My Game 3 Times - But I Published It Anyway
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Google rejected my first complete game 3 times.
I published it anyway.
Now I’m curious:
What’s the most ridiculous reason your game/app was rejected?
My full story: youtu.be/UfxnHRG5feA
#gamedev #indiedev #AndroidDev #gamemaker
I published it anyway.
Now I’m curious:
What’s the most ridiculous reason your game/app was rejected?
My full story: youtu.be/UfxnHRG5feA
#gamedev #indiedev #AndroidDev #gamemaker
I have a problem: I have WAY too many game ideas and not enough finished games.
Fellow devs:
What do YOU usually do?
How do you decide what to work on next? Fix old? Start new? Something else?
I’m looking for real strategies
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamedesign #buildinpublic #GameMaker
Fellow devs:
What do YOU usually do?
How do you decide what to work on next? Fix old? Start new? Something else?
I’m looking for real strategies
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamedesign #buildinpublic #GameMaker
December 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I have a problem: I have WAY too many game ideas and not enough finished games.
Fellow devs:
What do YOU usually do?
How do you decide what to work on next? Fix old? Start new? Something else?
I’m looking for real strategies
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamedesign #buildinpublic #GameMaker
Fellow devs:
What do YOU usually do?
How do you decide what to work on next? Fix old? Start new? Something else?
I’m looking for real strategies
#gamedev #indiedev #solodev #gamedesign #buildinpublic #GameMaker
Well, I said "square art", and I meant it.
Check out my new game prototype. Catch the "Coin". Or the "Brick". Or whatever.
It is simple AF, but was still so fun to make.
And it DOES NOT LOOK HORRIBLE.
If I CAN-you CAN :)
#gamedev
#indiedev
#indiegames
#madewithgamemaker
#soloDev
#programmersart
Check out my new game prototype. Catch the "Coin". Or the "Brick". Or whatever.
It is simple AF, but was still so fun to make.
And it DOES NOT LOOK HORRIBLE.
If I CAN-you CAN :)
#gamedev
#indiedev
#indiegames
#madewithgamemaker
#soloDev
#programmersart
December 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Well, I said "square art", and I meant it.
Check out my new game prototype. Catch the "Coin". Or the "Brick". Or whatever.
It is simple AF, but was still so fun to make.
And it DOES NOT LOOK HORRIBLE.
If I CAN-you CAN :)
#gamedev
#indiedev
#indiegames
#madewithgamemaker
#soloDev
#programmersart
Check out my new game prototype. Catch the "Coin". Or the "Brick". Or whatever.
It is simple AF, but was still so fun to make.
And it DOES NOT LOOK HORRIBLE.
If I CAN-you CAN :)
#gamedev
#indiedev
#indiegames
#madewithgamemaker
#soloDev
#programmersart
Years ago, I made a video on why you should learn Data Structures&Algorithms as a dev.
I said: “If this gets 10+ comments, I’ll make a part 2 about why you SHOULDN’T.”
…Well, it did, oops 😂
Rewatch the original before I make the sequel:
y2u.be/rGbWHujTeic
#softwareengineering #selftaughtdev
I said: “If this gets 10+ comments, I’ll make a part 2 about why you SHOULDN’T.”
…Well, it did, oops 😂
Rewatch the original before I make the sequel:
y2u.be/rGbWHujTeic
#softwareengineering #selftaughtdev
Do Software Engineers Really Need Algorithms?
As a Senior Software Engineer, I get asked a lot if it's necessary to learn Data Structures and Algorithms. In this video, I'm going to give you my perspective on this topic and talk about the benefits of learning algorithms, so you can decide for yourself if it's worth investing your time into. In this video, I've given you five reasons why learning algorithms and data structures could be one of the best investments you make in your career. Don't wait any longer, start your journey towards mastering algorithms today. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:56 Algorithms are known solutions for common problems 01:12 Understanding complexity 01:23 Strategies for creating new algorithms 01:50 Best possible case 02:30 Mental modelling skills 02:50 Final parts CONNECT AND/OR SUPPORT ME: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/testingcoder.bsky.social Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60338523 #dsa #algorithms #computerscience
y2u.be
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Years ago, I made a video on why you should learn Data Structures&Algorithms as a dev.
I said: “If this gets 10+ comments, I’ll make a part 2 about why you SHOULDN’T.”
…Well, it did, oops 😂
Rewatch the original before I make the sequel:
y2u.be/rGbWHujTeic
#softwareengineering #selftaughtdev
I said: “If this gets 10+ comments, I’ll make a part 2 about why you SHOULDN’T.”
…Well, it did, oops 😂
Rewatch the original before I make the sequel:
y2u.be/rGbWHujTeic
#softwareengineering #selftaughtdev
If you think GameMaker can’t handle “real” games, watch this
FORAGER was made in GameMaker.
youtube.com/shorts/WODAD...
#gamemaker #forager #indiedev
FORAGER was made in GameMaker.
youtube.com/shorts/WODAD...
#gamemaker #forager #indiedev
Awesome games made using GameMaker - Forager
YouTube video by Testing Coder Games
youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
If you think GameMaker can’t handle “real” games, watch this
FORAGER was made in GameMaker.
youtube.com/shorts/WODAD...
#gamemaker #forager #indiedev
FORAGER was made in GameMaker.
youtube.com/shorts/WODAD...
#gamemaker #forager #indiedev
Ok, my art sucks.
2 games I made ("Asteroids but bad!", "Angry dudes") don't look too horrible, but they took me way more time than I would be willing to admit
So, for the next couple of games, I think I need to embrace the most minimalistic approach - "squares" art
#programmerart #gamedev #art
2 games I made ("Asteroids but bad!", "Angry dudes") don't look too horrible, but they took me way more time than I would be willing to admit
So, for the next couple of games, I think I need to embrace the most minimalistic approach - "squares" art
#programmerart #gamedev #art
December 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Ok, my art sucks.
2 games I made ("Asteroids but bad!", "Angry dudes") don't look too horrible, but they took me way more time than I would be willing to admit
So, for the next couple of games, I think I need to embrace the most minimalistic approach - "squares" art
#programmerart #gamedev #art
2 games I made ("Asteroids but bad!", "Angry dudes") don't look too horrible, but they took me way more time than I would be willing to admit
So, for the next couple of games, I think I need to embrace the most minimalistic approach - "squares" art
#programmerart #gamedev #art
£2 hat from Temu and I am not bold anymore 😂
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
£2 hat from Temu and I am not bold anymore 😂