GICG042: What should I put into my video game programming portfolio?

This week's question is from Supreeth, who asks "Hey Jason! Supreeth here, we here in India appreciate all the information provided in you website and I'm a huge fan of your podcast :). So, I would feel glad if you could provide me any certain information regarding, How do I make a game programming demo to apply for jobs? How should the demo be? In video format? How do I show my code along with my demo reel?" LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/resources/ http://www.gameindustrycareerguide.com/best-way-to-learn-video-game-programming-in-high-school/ Thanks for listening, and for sharing this with other aspiring game programmers. To ask me a question to be answered on this podcast, just leave a comment or send an email. For more information on getting a job in video games, visit: http://www.GameIndustryCareerGuide.com

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