Iamgoofball - Coder Application

[iamgoofball]

Byond ID: Iamgoofball

Age: 22

Gender: Male

How would you define yourself? (Coder, Mapper, Spriter):
coder

If Coder, what languages?
BYOND, C#, C++, Lua, a little python, a very small amount of javascript

Any previous experience developing with SS13?
i've been coding for SS13 for 2-3 years now
Proof of any previous or current work:
i've overhauled many, many features and added loads of new shit in various SS13 branches, with my work on chemistry and engines
Goofmos: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/20188
Goonchem Port PRs(made these from scratch before goon leak): https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/6137 https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/7131 https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/7124 https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/7562 https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/8058
Goofblob: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/6727
Goofkitchen: https://github.com/NTStation/NTstation13/pull/399
Goofobjectives: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/12935
Goofupgrades: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/9813
Goonmed Port: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/17098
Animal Farm(got canceled due to gameplay flaws but could be made to work again): https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/16273 https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/14889
Tesla Engine(the goofball): https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/13258
: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/19105
Fastprocess: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/16357
Bluespace and Cryostasis Beakers: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/1546
Space Fishing: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/9913

How well do you know Git?
see above

Your primary job is server development, not policing the server. You may be given Moderator-level of access but you should *not* be invoking any administrative actions unless there are no moderators or Admins online. Do you understand? (Yes/No)

Anything else you'd like to add?

Sometimes I whip my weiner around in circles hoping to get it going fast enough to fly away like a helicopter

[EMT_321]

One of the best coders on the plethora of SS13 branches, bar none.

[MadSnailDisease]

Well I'm pretty damn sold based off of the prs alone. What makes you want to develop for CM? I notice that your freon pr was only 26 days ago. What caused the switch?

[iamgoofball]

i code for everywhere

[forwardslashN]

I know you're a very active coder for /tg/ and also one of the first five people to clone the leaked github repo. So why CM, why now?

[iamgoofball]

I felt like it, figured it'd be a fun change of pace

Do you ask why a bear shits in the woods?

[TR-BlackDragon]

Are you currently working for any other server?

[Feweh]

Do you ask why a bear shits in the woods?

No, because most people understand the reasoning as to why a Bear would shit in the woods.

We dont understand why youd want to shit in the woods of CM though now?

[iamgoofball]

Are you currently working for any other server?

i code for everywhere

No, because most people understand the reasoning as to why a Bear would shit in the woods.

We dont understand why youd want to shit in the woods of CM though now?

I felt like it, figured it'd be a fun change of pace

[Bmc777]

We require exclusivity from our devs, they can't be currently coding for other servers. If you're currently active as a coder for any other servers it's an automatic denial for the app.

For my opinion on the app, I'm giving a -1 just because, while your work is solid, I don't like your responses and feel you're probably not much of a team player.

[MadSnailDisease]

I might have to second Bmc there. The exclusivity is very important, plus you haven't really answered the question of why here, why now.

[apophis775]

Going with Denied. Not really clear answers and we do require exclusivity for all dev/staff members.

[iamgoofball]

>We require exclusivity from our devs, they can't be currently coding for other servers. If you're currently active as a coder for any other servers it's an automatic denial for the app.


Right, so this is a terrible, terrible thing to run by. What's the problem with me coding for other servers? Did you forget this is still a volunteer project? Would OpenRA deny coders simply because they work on other video games on the side? Am I not allowed to pursue my own personal hobbies with code that doesn't fit on CM, while still producing features for CM?

I give blunt replies because essays aren't needed when you code. In fact, the least lines you can put out, the better the code is. Helps keep the snowflake down.

If you want to pass up getting another coder simply because they enjoy contributing everywhere and making the entire game a better place, sure, whatever, not really a good move in my opinion.

[iamgoofball]

Also, I'd argue that being active on other codebases shows I can easily adapt to foreign and undocumented code.

[iamgoofball]

also, for reference, I don't "work" anywhere. I'm a free man who wanders the codebases committing shit. It's like a hobo on a traincart.

[iamgoofball]

Also, also, if you're going to say that it's because other codebases compete with you, they really don't. You guys code an aliens vs Marines game. They code 2d spacemen fart Atmos games. And you can trust me on that one I've coded for all of them

[Bmc777]

This application is officially denied, so there's no reason to argue your points further.

"Am I not allowed to pursue my own personal hobbies with code that doesn't fit on CM, while still producing features for CM?"
- To put it simply, with regards to other SS13 codebases, no you are not, it's how we operate. The exclusivity rule exists for a reason and this is not really the place to debate it.

"I give blunt replies because essays aren't needed when you code. In fact, the least lines you can put out, the better the code is. Helps keep the snowflake down."
- This just proves that you really don't have much experience when it comes to cooperating with a large team and managing a large codebase. In a professional environment, code is well commented and documented. It is important that team members communicate well with each other and that their work is clear to any future devs that may need to make adjustments.

[TR-BlackDragon]

Seeing as apop already denied this yesturday. I'm going to go ahead and lock this to stop future arguments.