I really liked how the program clearly demonstrates object-oriented concepts like classes, encapsulation, and method interactions. The inventory system is easy to understand, and it gives a hands-on experience with managing objects, user input, and dynamic updates, which feels very close to real game development logic.

I liked how this program encouraged clean, scalable coding rather than just making something that “works.” It pushed me to think about data structures, memory management, and long-term maintainability, which are critical in real-world game and software development. The focus on improving code quality step by step made the experience both practical and industry-relevant.

It being self-paced meant I could balance it with other obligations I have, and wasn't forced to complete it within a strict deadline. The simulation didn't just have me do programming, it also explored coming up with and describing requests for changes to the game. The work was a balance between being simple and also challenging enough that it required some time and thought.