Unity Services Implementation from Coursera

Welcome to Unity Services Implementation, the final course in Unity's Gameplay Programming Specialization! This course is exam preparation for Unity's Expert Gameplay Programmer Certification Exam. This course will challenge you with a series of realistic programming problems in Unity video-game projects, inspired by one or more of the topics covered in the Expert Gameplay Programmer Exam. Throughout this course, you will learn Unity Services Implementation techniques, including: streamlining your project management with Unity Cloud Build, monetization with Unity Ads and in-app purchases, and Unity Analytics. By the end of this course, you will implement in-app purchases for a 3D "Dual-Stick Survivor" game project. This is an advanced-level course, intended for industry game developers or very experienced Unity enthusiasts who are looking to “level-up” their gameplay programming and implementation strategies. To succeed in this courses, you should have at least 2-3 years of experience developing games with Unity. You should be familiar with the full-game lifecycle (working from early concept to launch), creating and working with Prefabs, understanding game asset and animation pipelines, and have some experience with Unity Services. You should also have advanced programming skills, particularly in the C# language.

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Exam preparation for Unity's Expert Gameplay Programmer Certification Exam

Provides hands-on experience in Unity Services Implementation

Teaches Unity Services Implementation techniques, including streamlining project management with Unity Cloud Build, monetization with Unity Ads and in-app purchases, and Unity Analytics

Challenges students with realistic programming problems in Unity video-game projects

Intended for industry game developers or very experienced Unity enthusiasts who are looking to “level-up” their gameplay programming and implementation strategies

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Unity services implementation: poor

Unity Services Implementation is an advanced-level course for experienced Unity enthusiasts and industry game developers looking to advance their gameplay programming and implementation strategies. However, the lone review present indicates that there may be a number of issues with the course including errors in the unitypacked, a lack of information about Ads functionality, and bugs in the final quiz. More reviews are needed to determine whether these issues are consistent across the full curriculum or if they are isolated to a single user's experience.

Ads only run on mobile devices.

"Ads only run on mobile devices, but they don't tell you. You have to find it out by your self!"

Unitypacked has errors.

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Bug in the last quiz.

"In the last QUIZ is a bug too. There is question with four answers and one answer is the question itself."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Unity Services Implementation with these activities:

Connect with Unity Services Experts

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Connecting with Unity Services experts can provide you with valuable insights and guidance as you learn and apply the concepts covered in this course.

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Attend industry events and meetups.
Join online communities and forums.
Reach out to potential mentors directly.

Review Unity Fundamentals

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Refreshes critical Unity development concepts and prepares students for advanced topics covered in the course.

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Revisit Unity's user interface and workflow.
Create a simple scene with basic game objects and components.
Practice scripting in C# for basic game mechanics.

Refresh C# Programming Basics

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Reviewing C# programming basics will refresh your memory and help you better understand the advanced concepts covered in this course.

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Review C# syntax and data types.
Practice writing simple C# programs.
Complete a small C# programming project.

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Unity Services Resource Collection

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Compiling a collection of Unity Services resources will provide you with a valuable reference for future projects.

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Gather resources such as tutorials, documentation, and blog posts on Unity Services.
Organize the resources into categories.
Share your collection with other Unity developers.

Follow Unity's Official Tutorials

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Provides structured guidance and practical examples from Unity's official documentation.

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Select a specific Unity tutorial relevant to the course topics.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, implementing the concepts in Unity.
Experiment with the code and explore different options.

Solve Unity Coding Challenges

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Enhances programming proficiency by solving Unity-specific coding problems.

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Find online coding challenges or practice problems related to Unity development.
Attempt to solve the problems independently using Unity's API and C#.
Review solutions and compare approaches with others.

Attend Unity Workshops or Webinars

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Provides opportunities to learn from industry experts and engage with the Unity community.

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Research upcoming Unity workshops or webinars.
Register for a relevant workshop or webinar.
Attend the event and actively participate.

Coding Challenges in Unity

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Solving coding challenges will improve your problem-solving skills and ability to apply Unity concepts in practical scenarios.

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Find coding challenges related to Unity game development.
Attempt to solve the challenges on your own.
Review solutions and learn from your mistakes.

Collaborate on Unity Projects

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Fosters teamwork and knowledge sharing by collaborating on Unity projects with peers.

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Find a study partner or group with similar interests and skills.
Choose a project idea and divide responsibilities.
Work together to develop and iterate on the project.
Provide feedback and support to each other.

Advanced Unity Services Tutorials

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Following advanced Unity Services tutorials will provide you with additional guidance and insights into the topics covered in this course.

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Search for tutorials on the specific Unity Services you want to learn more about.
Follow the tutorials step-by-step.
Experiment with the concepts you learn.

Discussion Forums on Unity Services

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Participating in discussion forums will allow you to connect with other Unity developers and learn from their experiences with Unity Services.

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Join Unity community forums.
Ask questions and participate in discussions.
Share your own knowledge and insights.

Develop a Unity Game Prototype

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Applies course concepts to create a tangible project, promoting practical implementation and problem-solving.

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Design a game concept and create a game document.
Implement core gameplay mechanics and features using Unity.
Incorporate Unity Services for monetization, analytics, and more.
Test and iterate on the prototype to improve gameplay and polish.

Develop a Unity Game with In-App Purchases

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Creating a Unity game with in-app purchases will allow you to apply the concepts covered in this course to a real-world project.

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Design a game that can be monetized with in-app purchases.
Implement in-app purchases using Unity IAP.
Test and publish your game.

Contribute to Unity Open Source Projects

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Encourages students to engage with the Unity community and contribute to the open source ecosystem.

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Explore Unity's open source projects and identify areas of interest.
Fork a project and make modifications or additions.
Create a pull request and provide documentation for your changes.
Collaborate with other contributors and maintain the codebase.

Contribute to Unity Open Source Projects

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Contributing to Unity open source projects will allow you to gain hands-on experience with Unity Services and make a valuable contribution to the community.

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Identify Unity open source projects that interest you.
Review the project documentation and codebase.
Make contributions to the project, such as bug fixes, feature enhancements, or documentation improvements.

Career center

Learners who complete Unity Services Implementation will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Unity Developer

Unity Developers use the Unity Engine to create games. They may work on entire games, or specialize in a particular aspect of game development, such as rendering or AI programming. The Unity Services Implementation course can help you become a more proficient Unity Developer by gaining practical experience deploying a Unity project to the cloud, monetizing it, and gathering analytics on its usage.

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Game Programmer

Game Programmers write the code that makes games work. They may work on a variety of tasks, such as AI programming, physics simulation, or graphics rendering. This course can help you become a more proficient Game Programmer by improving your C# programming skills and your understanding of game engine architecture.

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Game Developer

Jobs for Game Developers involve making video games. Many game developers work with large production studios, but there also is a significant independent game community. If you are interested in this career, you should take the Unity Services Implementation course, because it will improve your ability to monetize games which is an important skill for any game developer.

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Game Designer

Game Designers create the overall vision for a game, and work with programmers and artists to bring it to life. If you are interested in becoming a Game Designer, this course can help you understand the technical side of game development, which will make you a more effective communicator and collaborator with your team.

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Game Analyst

Game Analysts collect and analyze data on game usage to help improve the game experience. This course can help you become a more effective Game Analyst by providing you with experience in using Unity Analytics to track and analyze game data.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, deploy, and maintain computer software. This course may help you become a better software engineer by improving your C# programming skills and your understanding of software architecture and design patterns. It can also help you build a portfolio of projects that you can show to potential employers.

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Game Tester

Game Testers play games to find bugs and ensure that they are working as intended. This course can help you become a more effective Game Tester by providing you with experience in testing games for bugs and performance issues.

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Technical Artist

Technical Artists work at the intersection of art and technology, creating game assets that are both visually appealing and technically efficient. This course can help you become a more effective Technical Artist by improving your understanding of game engines and how they work.

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Game Artist

Game Artists create the visual assets for games, including characters, environments, and objects. If you are interested in becoming a Game Artist, this course can help you understand the technical side of game development, which will make you a more effective communicator and collaborator with your team.

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Game Producer

Game Producers oversee the development of games, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality. This course can help you become a more effective Game Producer by providing you with experience in project planning, risk management, and team leadership.

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Project Manager

Project Managers oversee the development of games, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality. This course can help you become a more effective Project Manager by providing you with experience in project planning, risk management, and team leadership.

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Game Writer

Game Writers create the story and dialogue for games. If you are interested in becoming a Game Writer, this course can help you understand the technical side of game development, which will make you a more effective communicator and collaborator with your team.

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Game Localization Manager

Game Localization Managers oversee the translation and localization of games into different languages. They work with translators and cultural experts to ensure that the game is culturally appropriate for each market. This course can help you become a more effective Game Localization Manager by providing you with experience in working with Unity Cloud Build to manage the localization process.

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Game Audio Designer

Game Audio Designers create the sound effects and music for games. They work closely with programmers and artists to ensure that the audio integrates well with the visual and gameplay elements of the game. This course can help you become a more effective Game Audio Designer by improving your understanding of game engines and how they work.

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