Fallacies of Doom - Lessons Learned from Porting Doom 3 to Java

Explore the challenges and insights gained from porting Doom 3 to Java in this 51-minute conference talk. Delve into the world of game development as Mahmoud Abdelghany shares his experience with the "djoom3" project. Learn about the unexpected lessons in Java programming that emerged from working with C++ code. Discover areas where Java could improve by learning from C++, instances where Java surpasses C++, and unfulfilled promises in programming language development. Gain valuable knowledge about 3D graphics, game engine architecture, and the intricacies of cross-language porting while examining the iconic Doom franchise from a developer's perspective.