Top Code Architectures for Indie Game Development

What are the best code architectures for indie games? How should you structure your game dev projects? Here are my takeaways and my advice from the games I've made so far.

0:00 - Spaghetti Code
0:45 - Reusable Systems & Glue
7:00 - Game Database
11:22 - Dealing With Time
12:46 - Simulation & View
15:19 - Final Advice

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My game "Thronefall":
➤ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2239150/Thronefall/
➤ Discord: https://discord.gg/gVYctptyg8
➤ Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Thronefall-2669627.html#Overview

My game "Will You Snail":
➤ Play Will You Snail on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1115050/Will_You_Snail/
➤ Join the Will You Snail Discord: https://discord.gg/G3mRDrK

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