Archive - Bytes Beneath

Why I care about programming

How-tos are pointless without a why.

Feb 27, 2024 • Dylan Falconer

Custom Strings in C

Because <string.h> is horrible.

Feb 2, 2024 • Dylan Falconer

Unity: The Hidden Costs of "Free" 3rd Party Software

The recent pricing structure change by Unity has captured the attention both within and without the video game industry.

Sep 20, 2023 • Dylan Falconer

Your Game's Input System is Holding You Back

Hard coded keybindings. Frame-dependent input bugs. Players complaining they can't rebind controls.

Aug 25, 2025 • Dylan Falconer

Software is the Platform - Programming Lies

Ignoring hardware realities makes you a digital vampire

May 9, 2025 • Dylan Falconer

C for JavaScript Developers

This newsletter is for those of you interested in taking a crack at C (or any systems language) from the perspective of a web developer.

May 8, 2024 • Dylan Falconer

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