Layla
@laylacodesit.bsky.social
Game developer and trainee producer,
Int'l speaker,
@dotnet MVP,
live coder,
gamer,
Nemophilist 🌲
🐕 Dogs not cats 🐕
My own crazy thoughts...
she/her
Int'l speaker,
@dotnet MVP,
live coder,
gamer,
Nemophilist 🌲
🐕 Dogs not cats 🐕
My own crazy thoughts...
she/her
I tried out @unitygames #HDRPwater today. It initially looked really awesome, but the lack of tooling for creating things like masks (to attenuate waves around the shore for example) is a killer :-(
Have I missed something?!
#gamedev #IndieGameDevs #unityGameDev #Unity3d
Have I missed something?!
#gamedev #IndieGameDevs #unityGameDev #Unity3d
August 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I tried out @unitygames #HDRPwater today. It initially looked really awesome, but the lack of tooling for creating things like masks (to attenuate waves around the shore for example) is a killer :-(
Have I missed something?!
#gamedev #IndieGameDevs #unityGameDev #Unity3d
Have I missed something?!
#gamedev #IndieGameDevs #unityGameDev #Unity3d
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I have been back and forth over the span of 5 years about whether to publish this article.
All opinions and experiences in this post are my own, or from people I personally know, backed up with recent reports and statistics.
All opinions and experiences in this post are my own, or from people I personally know, backed up with recent reports and statistics.
Why Women in Tech isn't enough
Women in Tech spaces help, but fall short in the long run. Real progress needs systemic change and active involvement from men in positions of power.
whitep4nth3r.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I have been back and forth over the span of 5 years about whether to publish this article.
All opinions and experiences in this post are my own, or from people I personally know, backed up with recent reports and statistics.
All opinions and experiences in this post are my own, or from people I personally know, backed up with recent reports and statistics.
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The NDC Porto #EarlyBird offer ends today ⏰
Don't miss out on amazing speakers like @nickchapsas.com , @dylanbeatt.ie, @mishmanners.tech, @robconery.com, @laylacodesit.bsky.social and more!
See the full agenda and secure your tickets at ndcporto.com
Don't miss out on amazing speakers like @nickchapsas.com , @dylanbeatt.ie, @mishmanners.tech, @robconery.com, @laylacodesit.bsky.social and more!
See the full agenda and secure your tickets at ndcporto.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The NDC Porto #EarlyBird offer ends today ⏰
Don't miss out on amazing speakers like @nickchapsas.com , @dylanbeatt.ie, @mishmanners.tech, @robconery.com, @laylacodesit.bsky.social and more!
See the full agenda and secure your tickets at ndcporto.com
Don't miss out on amazing speakers like @nickchapsas.com , @dylanbeatt.ie, @mishmanners.tech, @robconery.com, @laylacodesit.bsky.social and more!
See the full agenda and secure your tickets at ndcporto.com
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A quick video as we had a major tech breakthrough today - we finally got #Unity #ECS #DOTS working! This means we should be able to obtain our reach goal of deploying The Third Tourist to the #Steamdeck.
youtu.be/Thaf8SYLARI
#indiedev #gamedev #ThirdTourist #indieGameDev #UnityGameDev
youtu.be/Thaf8SYLARI
#indiedev #gamedev #ThirdTourist #indieGameDev #UnityGameDev
Tech breakthrough 🎉🎉
YouTube video by November North Games
youtu.be
May 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A quick video as we had a major tech breakthrough today - we finally got #Unity #ECS #DOTS working! This means we should be able to obtain our reach goal of deploying The Third Tourist to the #Steamdeck.
youtu.be/Thaf8SYLARI
#indiedev #gamedev #ThirdTourist #indieGameDev #UnityGameDev
youtu.be/Thaf8SYLARI
#indiedev #gamedev #ThirdTourist #indieGameDev #UnityGameDev
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youtube.com/post/UgkxnoJ...
I've been working with #Unity #UIToolkit - it's been tough.
I've posted a poll to see who'd be interested in a deepdive video on it - lemme know!!
#indiegamedev #indiegames #UI #GameUI #GameDesign
I've been working with #Unity #UIToolkit - it's been tough.
I've posted a poll to see who'd be interested in a deepdive video on it - lemme know!!
#indiegamedev #indiegames #UI #GameUI #GameDesign
Poll from November North Games - YouTube
I've been battling with #Unity #UIToolkit - let me know if you'd like a deep dive on it!
youtube.com
March 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
youtube.com/post/UgkxnoJ...
I've been working with #Unity #UIToolkit - it's been tough.
I've posted a poll to see who'd be interested in a deepdive video on it - lemme know!!
#indiegamedev #indiegames #UI #GameUI #GameDesign
I've been working with #Unity #UIToolkit - it's been tough.
I've posted a poll to see who'd be interested in a deepdive video on it - lemme know!!
#indiegamedev #indiegames #UI #GameUI #GameDesign
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A little insight into how we build our buildings and light them:
youtu.be/kwGzrDA9RXA
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #TheThirdTourist #thirdtourist
youtu.be/kwGzrDA9RXA
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #TheThirdTourist #thirdtourist
GameDev: Creating the Marina Guest Services Building
YouTube video by November North Games
youtu.be
March 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A little insight into how we build our buildings and light them:
youtu.be/kwGzrDA9RXA
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #TheThirdTourist #thirdtourist
youtu.be/kwGzrDA9RXA
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #TheThirdTourist #thirdtourist
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I made a quick video about a prototype for a mini game I made for The Third Tourist.
It's very basic atm, but we're aiming to have several mini games.
Candles will be a big part of the gameplay!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #TheThirdTourist #thirdtourist
youtu.be/eUsY62LOr2I
It's very basic atm, but we're aiming to have several mini games.
Candles will be a big part of the gameplay!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #TheThirdTourist #thirdtourist
youtu.be/eUsY62LOr2I
Candle Pouring Mini Game Prototype
YouTube video by November North Games
youtu.be
March 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I made a quick video about a prototype for a mini game I made for The Third Tourist.
It's very basic atm, but we're aiming to have several mini games.
Candles will be a big part of the gameplay!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #TheThirdTourist #thirdtourist
youtu.be/eUsY62LOr2I
It's very basic atm, but we're aiming to have several mini games.
Candles will be a big part of the gameplay!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #indiegames #TheThirdTourist #thirdtourist
youtu.be/eUsY62LOr2I
Go watch this now and the run over to Steam and wishlist!
Latest Devlog is live where I unveil the actual name of the Project HorrorTown game 🎉
Go check it out!!
WISHLIST IT!!
youtu.be/VD8uEQRGhKQ
#indiegamedev #indiegamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedevelopment #unitygamedev #unitygamedevelopment #indiegamedevlog #indiegamedevs #indiegame #indiegames
Go check it out!!
WISHLIST IT!!
youtu.be/VD8uEQRGhKQ
#indiegamedev #indiegamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedevelopment #unitygamedev #unitygamedevelopment #indiegamedevlog #indiegamedevs #indiegame #indiegames
HorrorTown DevLog #005
YouTube video by November North Games
youtu.be
March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Go watch this now and the run over to Steam and wishlist!
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025
Thank you to @synty.bsky.social for featuring us and our game #TheThirdTourist on their blog 🎉
syntystore.com/blogs/blog/m...
Thank you to @synty.bsky.social for featuring us and our game #TheThirdTourist on their blog 🎉
syntystore.com/blogs/blog/m...
Made With Synty: International Women’s Day | Synty® Blog
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we're highlighting women using Synty in their projects! Read on to find out more about two games currently in production.
syntystore.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025
Thank you to @synty.bsky.social for featuring us and our game #TheThirdTourist on their blog 🎉
syntystore.com/blogs/blog/m...
Thank you to @synty.bsky.social for featuring us and our game #TheThirdTourist on their blog 🎉
syntystore.com/blogs/blog/m...
Today is the last day to get early bird tickets to #NDCoslo
I'm giving a 2-day workshop on #ModularMonolith in #dotnet with #dotnetAspire #aspire and a session on the Forgotten AI of video games.
There are loads of great speakers and sessions!
ndcoslo.com
I'm giving a 2-day workshop on #ModularMonolith in #dotnet with #dotnetAspire #aspire and a session on the Forgotten AI of video games.
There are loads of great speakers and sessions!
ndcoslo.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Today is the last day to get early bird tickets to #NDCoslo
I'm giving a 2-day workshop on #ModularMonolith in #dotnet with #dotnetAspire #aspire and a session on the Forgotten AI of video games.
There are loads of great speakers and sessions!
ndcoslo.com
I'm giving a 2-day workshop on #ModularMonolith in #dotnet with #dotnetAspire #aspire and a session on the Forgotten AI of video games.
There are loads of great speakers and sessions!
ndcoslo.com
DevLog number 4 is out!
I talk about building interesting landmarks and how we improve performance.
#unity #unitydev #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #unitygamedevelopment
youtu.be/BOAw3CDp05I
I talk about building interesting landmarks and how we improve performance.
#unity #unitydev #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #unitygamedevelopment
youtu.be/BOAw3CDp05I
HorrorTown DevLog #004
YouTube video by November North Games
youtu.be
February 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
DevLog number 4 is out!
I talk about building interesting landmarks and how we improve performance.
#unity #unitydev #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #unitygamedevelopment
youtu.be/BOAw3CDp05I
I talk about building interesting landmarks and how we improve performance.
#unity #unitydev #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment #unitygamedevelopment
youtu.be/BOAw3CDp05I
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Do you like found families? Characters with a history of trauma trying to do the right thing? Bodyguard romance? Bad guys getting what they deserve? Romantic thrillers? The Ghost Squad are a *great* trilogy and this first book is an awesome intro to Dev’s Destroyers.
DAMAGE (book 1 of the Ghost Squad series, and also my love song to a particular Matthias Schoenaerts movie) is $.99USD in ebook for the entire month of February. www.lilithsaintcrow.com/the-books/gh...
February 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Do you like found families? Characters with a history of trauma trying to do the right thing? Bodyguard romance? Bad guys getting what they deserve? Romantic thrillers? The Ghost Squad are a *great* trilogy and this first book is an awesome intro to Dev’s Destroyers.
Yay!! I can't wait to finish my current book so I can start this!
February 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Yay!! I can't wait to finish my current book so I can start this!
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🔊 Well, all good things come to an end I guess. I am on the hunt for my next role. If you have any Senior Dev Advocate roles open or know of any, please send them my way!
#DevRel #DeveloperCommunity
#DevRel #DeveloperCommunity
February 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🔊 Well, all good things come to an end I guess. I am on the hunt for my next role. If you have any Senior Dev Advocate roles open or know of any, please send them my way!
#DevRel #DeveloperCommunity
#DevRel #DeveloperCommunity
There's still time to grab a spot on my #modularMonolith in #dotnet with #aspire workshop!
Come learn how to architect and modularise your applications.
Come learn how to architect and modularise your applications.
NDC London 2025 kicks off in just three weeks! Get your tickets now at ndclondon.com.
Don't miss out on @scott.hanselman.com, @nickchapsas.bsky.social, @ladynerd.bsky.social, @laylacodesit.bsky.social , @richcampbell.bsky.social , @dylanbeatt.ie , @eli.holderness.dev +++
Don't miss out on @scott.hanselman.com, @nickchapsas.bsky.social, @ladynerd.bsky.social, @laylacodesit.bsky.social , @richcampbell.bsky.social , @dylanbeatt.ie , @eli.holderness.dev +++
January 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
There's still time to grab a spot on my #modularMonolith in #dotnet with #aspire workshop!
Come learn how to architect and modularise your applications.
Come learn how to architect and modularise your applications.
Happy Holidays peeps🎄
Share some holiday cheer and the latest @novembernorth.bsky.social devlog!
I had a lot of fun editing this little video - I hope you enjoy it (and share it - did I say that already? 😝)
#gamedev #csharp #indiegamedev #unity #unitygamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign
Share some holiday cheer and the latest @novembernorth.bsky.social devlog!
I had a lot of fun editing this little video - I hope you enjoy it (and share it - did I say that already? 😝)
#gamedev #csharp #indiegamedev #unity #unitygamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign
Happy Holidays 🎄🎅
Here's devlog number 3!
This time, I talk about the world design and how our requirements shaped it.
You also get a first glimpse at Bryce's house - aka player home base!
#indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #unity #unitygamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedev
youtu.be/OoU_HzBQMks
Here's devlog number 3!
This time, I talk about the world design and how our requirements shaped it.
You also get a first glimpse at Bryce's house - aka player home base!
#indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #unity #unitygamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedev
youtu.be/OoU_HzBQMks
HorrorTown DevLog #003
YouTube video by November North Games
youtu.be
December 23, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Happy Holidays peeps🎄
Share some holiday cheer and the latest @novembernorth.bsky.social devlog!
I had a lot of fun editing this little video - I hope you enjoy it (and share it - did I say that already? 😝)
#gamedev #csharp #indiegamedev #unity #unitygamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign
Share some holiday cheer and the latest @novembernorth.bsky.social devlog!
I had a lot of fun editing this little video - I hope you enjoy it (and share it - did I say that already? 😝)
#gamedev #csharp #indiegamedev #unity #unitygamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign
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Unbelievable!!
How can the registrar just do this - it opens any wrbsite to malicious and or ridiculous attacks.
"Oh, I don't like the colour they used in their banner let me just file this bogus claim and get them taken down".
FFS.
How can the registrar just do this - it opens any wrbsite to malicious and or ridiculous attacks.
"Oh, I don't like the colour they used in their banner let me just file this bogus claim and get them taken down".
FFS.
I kid you not, @itch.io has been taken down by Funko of "Funko Pop" because they use some trash "AI Powered" Brand Protection Software called Brand Shield that created some bogus Phishing report to our registrar, iwantmyname, who ignored our response and just disabled the domain
December 9, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Unbelievable!!
How can the registrar just do this - it opens any wrbsite to malicious and or ridiculous attacks.
"Oh, I don't like the colour they used in their banner let me just file this bogus claim and get them taken down".
FFS.
How can the registrar just do this - it opens any wrbsite to malicious and or ridiculous attacks.
"Oh, I don't like the colour they used in their banner let me just file this bogus claim and get them taken down".
FFS.
@emilychang.bsky.social is killing it with tech interviews of late.
Loving the interviews with the successful women in particular like this one with Lisa Su.
So inspiring.
youtu.be/8Ve5SAFPYZ8?...
Loving the interviews with the successful women in particular like this one with Lisa Su.
So inspiring.
youtu.be/8Ve5SAFPYZ8?...
AMD's CEO Wants to Chip Away at Nvidia's Lead | The Circuit with Emily Chang
YouTube video by Bloomberg Originals
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 5:42 PM
@emilychang.bsky.social is killing it with tech interviews of late.
Loving the interviews with the successful women in particular like this one with Lisa Su.
So inspiring.
youtu.be/8Ve5SAFPYZ8?...
Loving the interviews with the successful women in particular like this one with Lisa Su.
So inspiring.
youtu.be/8Ve5SAFPYZ8?...
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And #devlog number 2 is live!
In this episode I share how our LOD systems came to be, how we've started building out the level, and the issues we've had with adaptive probe volumes.
youtu.be/3jZMAxHMnVA
#unity #unity3d #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gamedev #csharp
In this episode I share how our LOD systems came to be, how we've started building out the level, and the issues we've had with adaptive probe volumes.
youtu.be/3jZMAxHMnVA
#unity #unity3d #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gamedev #csharp
HorrorTown DevLog #002
YouTube video by November North Games
youtu.be
December 5, 2024 at 7:47 PM
And #devlog number 2 is live!
In this episode I share how our LOD systems came to be, how we've started building out the level, and the issues we've had with adaptive probe volumes.
youtu.be/3jZMAxHMnVA
#unity #unity3d #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gamedev #csharp
In this episode I share how our LOD systems came to be, how we've started building out the level, and the issues we've had with adaptive probe volumes.
youtu.be/3jZMAxHMnVA
#unity #unity3d #indiedev #indiegamedev #indiegames #gamedev #csharp
For those wondering why I need such a high-spec'd machine and so much memory 😱😬😆
Baking @unity.com adaptive probe volumes works a machine hard 😱😬
Specs:
Memory: 128GB RAM
CPU: Ryzen 9 5900X
GPU: Nvidia 3090
#Unity #GameDev #IndieGameDev #APVLighting #indiegames
Specs:
Memory: 128GB RAM
CPU: Ryzen 9 5900X
GPU: Nvidia 3090
#Unity #GameDev #IndieGameDev #APVLighting #indiegames
November 25, 2024 at 10:39 AM
For those wondering why I need such a high-spec'd machine and so much memory 😱😬😆
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The KitKat Pattern is the best description of modular monoliths I’ve ever seen. This is brilliant.
November 21, 2024 at 8:34 PM
The KitKat Pattern is the best description of modular monoliths I’ve ever seen. This is brilliant.
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Next up tonight it’s @laylacodesit.bsky.social talking about how to build distribution-ready systems using the modular monolith pattern - and how to avoid ending up with the dreaded distributed monolith.
November 21, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Next up tonight it’s @laylacodesit.bsky.social talking about how to build distribution-ready systems using the modular monolith pattern - and how to avoid ending up with the dreaded distributed monolith.
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This is so cool, can't wait to see the final thing and play it!
Meanwhile, I am all in supporting this amazing project by @laylacodesit.bsky.social and her husband and you can too! Check out their Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/NovemberNo...
Even if you just want to stay up-to-date, theres a free tier
Meanwhile, I am all in supporting this amazing project by @laylacodesit.bsky.social and her husband and you can too! Check out their Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/NovemberNo...
Even if you just want to stay up-to-date, theres a free tier
November 20, 2024 at 8:38 AM
This is so cool, can't wait to see the final thing and play it!
Meanwhile, I am all in supporting this amazing project by @laylacodesit.bsky.social and her husband and you can too! Check out their Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/NovemberNo...
Even if you just want to stay up-to-date, theres a free tier
Meanwhile, I am all in supporting this amazing project by @laylacodesit.bsky.social and her husband and you can too! Check out their Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/NovemberNo...
Even if you just want to stay up-to-date, theres a free tier
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We're meeting at Zühlke in Old Street tomorrow night, with guest speakers @laylacodesit.bsky.social talking about modular monoliths, and Andrew Poole talking about fluent method chaining. RSVPs are FULL right now, so please un-RSVP if you can no longer make it!
www.meetup.com/london-net-u...
www.meetup.com/london-net-u...
LDNUG November 2024 with Layla Porter and Andrew Poole, Thu, Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM | Meetup
After a slightly extended summer break (hey - we've been busy! 😉), LDNUG is back this November with an evening of architecture talks. Layla Porter's talking about modular
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November 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM
We're meeting at Zühlke in Old Street tomorrow night, with guest speakers @laylacodesit.bsky.social talking about modular monoliths, and Andrew Poole talking about fluent method chaining. RSVPs are FULL right now, so please un-RSVP if you can no longer make it!
www.meetup.com/london-net-u...
www.meetup.com/london-net-u...