Blogs by Oz Syed

In this episode of Beyond the Code, host Oz delves into the complex world of game developers and the role technology plays in their lives. Joined by an expert panel featuring Keith Adair from Unity, Konrad Dysput from Sauce Labs, and Phil Williams from King, they discuss the potential for technology to alleviate the stress and challenges faced by game developers on a daily basis. The conversation tackles the impact of technology on game quality, productivity, and performance, as well as its ability to expedite the release of top-notch games. As our guests share their insights from leading industry companies, they consider whether harnessing the power of technology can ultimately enhance the quality of life for game developers, making it a true ally in their work. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of game development in the age of technology.

The process of game development is a multifaceted undertaking, encompassing various stages, including design, programming, testing, and debugging. Among the most vital considerations in game development is selecting the appropriate error handling approach. Two prevalent approaches in this regard are "fail-safe" and "fail-fast." In the first blog of our two-part series, we will explore the concepts of these approaches, demonstrate how they are applied in game development, assess their respective advantages and disadvantages, and examine the potential benefits of utilizing testing and debugging tools to improve the game development process.

Are you interested in the world of game development and technology? Do you want to hear real stories from successful game developers and learn valuable insights and practical tips on how to achieve success in the industry? Look no further than Beyond The Code, a brand new podcast that uncovers the real stories of game developers. Hosted by Oz, a game developer evangelist with a unique blend of technical skills and creative vision, Beyond The Code is your passport to the ever-evolving world of game development and technology.

Backtrace has recently rolled out several exciting new improvements that have made it easier than ever to filter results, save views, and navigate through the triage view. In this blog, we will review the new features in detail.

The gaming industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with new hardware and software. With developers leveraging the power of machine learning algorithms to create more immersive and dynamic gaming experiences, in recent years, the integration of AI technology has become increasingly common in the gaming industry. The future of gaming will be transformed in exciting ways as AI technology continues to evolve and become more sophisticated with the release of of APIs such as GPT-4 by OpenAI and Bard by Google.

Backtrace is excited to announce an improved way to set up and receive alerts with a new feature: Issue-based alerts. With issue-based alerts, you can monitor critical issues or get notified when a specific type of event occurs. Whether you would like to open a new issue in your ticketing system (like Jira) or receive an alert in Slack when a specific issue is detected, we got you covered.

In the previous blog, we outlined how we made it easier for you to integrate Jira Cloud with Backtrace. Just as we did with Jira Cloud, we have made the process easier to integrate your Jira Server instance with Backtrace. In this blog, we walk you through the process of integrating Jira Server with Backtrace. 

The Backtrace team has worked to continuously make improvements and enhancements after listening to the feedback from our users. As a result, we are introducing two updates with respect to Jira’s integration with Backtrace: improved, streamlined Jira integration process for Jira Cloud and Jira Server and support for Jira with the ‘issue-based alerts’ feature.

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, many game developers have come to rely on it to make their work easier. But is technology really living up to its promise? This was the question at the heart of a recent panel discussion at Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) London on the topic, which explored the ways in which technology has helped and hindered the game development process. Hosted by Backtrace's Oz Syed, the panel featured a diverse range of voices from the game development industry, including developers, designers, and programmers. The panelists included Keith Adair from Unity, Konrad Dysput from Backtrace, and Phil Williams from King.