OVERVIEW

Activities in this unit of study are designed to focus on the deployment of a custom game or interactive application as a final result (i.e. final product release) of the course.

TOPICS

In this unit, learners will explore the following topics:

• Purpose for Game Versions
• Versioning (e.g. version names, numbering schemes)
• Managing Release Candidates

OBJECTIVES

1. Explain the concepts and rationale behind versioning schemes and procedures
2. Describe how versions are used by different groups in the development process
3. Create a versioning system for a game development project
4. Utilize numbering systems to version complex development projects
5. Describe the factors that constitute a release candidate
6. Explain how versioning is used through each stage of a game
7. Explain how versions are used by different processes in the lifecycle of a game
8. Describe the various distribution options for release candidates

OUTLINE

1. Version Names and Numbering Schemes a. Development Stages b. Numbering Schemes c. Sequencing d. Release Candidates

2. Purpose for Game Versions a. Significance in Game Development b. Significance in Technical Support c. Significance in Marketing

3. Managing Release Candidates a. Preparing for Official Release b. Distribution i. Options ii. Process iii. Shareware/For Profit