- Updated the title to "Overview & Purpose" for better context. - Refined the purpose section to emphasize the document's role as a central reference for game development workflows. - Introduced a new section outlining the document's scope and expected benefits for development teams, code delivery, and the organization. - Streamlined content by removing outdated sections and consolidating key workflow components. - Added clear headings and bullet points for improved readability and navigation.
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Overview & Purpose
Document Purpose
This development workflow document serves as the central reference guide for all developers involved in our game development process. It defines standardized practices, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-quality delivery across all projects.
Why This Document Exists
- Game Development Standardization → Provides uniform processes across projects.
- Rapid Onboarding → Helps new team members quickly learn workflows.
- Quality Assurance → Enforces practices that maintain technical and delivery standards.
Document Scope
What This Workflow Covers
🔄 Version Control & Branching Strategy
- Git workflow and branching model for game development
- Branch naming conventions and protection rules
- Merge strategies and conflict resolution
- Code versioning and change tracking
🔍 Code Review & Quality Assurance
- Pull request process and review guidelines
- Code quality standards and best practices
- Automated testing and quality gates
- Security checks and compliance validation
📝 Code Standards & Conventions
- Coding style guidelines and formatting rules
- Naming conventions for variables, functions, and classes
- Documentation standards and comment requirements
- Code organization and structure guidelines
- Language-specific best practices and patterns
🚀 Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Automated build and testing pipelines
- Game build automation for Web, Mobile, and Desktop platforms
- Deployment processes and environment management
- Rollback procedures and monitoring
Expected Benefits
For Development Teams
- Faster Onboarding → New members quickly understand workflows.
- Consistent Code Quality → Standardized reviews improve maintainability.
- Reduced Conflicts → Clear branching prevents merge issues.
- Automated Quality Gates → CI/CD pipelines catch issues early.
- Code Consistency → Shared conventions improve readability.
- Faster Development → Less decision overhead, smoother collaboration.
For Code Delivery
- Predictable Releases → Structured CI/CD ensures reliable deployments.
- Reduced Bugs → Automated tests prevent regressions.
- Faster Delivery → Streamlined pipelines shorten release cycles.
- Better Traceability → Gitflow tracks all code changes.
- Maintainable Code → Consistency simplifies future updates.
- Reduced Technical Debt → Standards discourage poor practices.
For the Organization
- Scalability → Processes work across projects and teams
- Code Reusability → Shared practices support component reuse
- Knowledge Retention → Documented processes preserve expertise
- Risk Reduction → Clear workflows reduce release and operational risks