Devoxx: Let’s use IntelliJ as a game engine, just because we can by Alexandros Chatzizacharias

In this playful talk, Alexandros Chatzizacharias takes us on a wild ride of using IntelliJ IDEA not just as an IDE but as a full-blown game engine. He dives into the absurd challenge of wiring up game logic, rendering sprites, and even wrestling with rogue mutable variables—all inside the plugin platform you thought was only for coding.

Along the way, you’ll witness facepalm-worthy head-scratchers, “aha!” breakthroughs, and plenty of laughs. It’s a reminder that the best innovations often come from curiosity and fun, so grab a seat if you’re up for some offbeat experiments and guaranteed chuckles.

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