# Career tracks

Choose the work you want to do before comparing equipment. For every track, document: work tasks, software and workflow requirements, compute requirements, accessibility considerations, minimum and preferred capabilities, and questions requiring individual assessment.

| Track | Begin with these tasks |
| --- | --- |
| [Software development](./software-development.md) | Edit code, run tests, manage versions, collaborate. |
| [Game development](./game-development.md) | Build and test interactive systems, assets, and levels. |
| [Video](./video.md) | Capture, edit, review, caption, render, and deliver. |
| [Audio](./audio.md) | Record, edit, mix, monitor, export, and archive. |
| [Design](./design.md) | Research, compose, prototype, review, and export. |
| [Hybrid creative technology](./hybrid-creative-technology.md) | Combine code, media, interactive tools, and production workflows. |

Optional project exercise: [maker game systems](./maker-game-systems.md) compares a proposed digital pinball pilot with an unbuilt Duet LED chessboard design study. Their project repositories retain their own rules and approval boundaries.

After choosing a track, use the [accessibility guidance](../accessibility/index.md), then build a [technology plan](../technology-planning/index.md).

Do not begin with a brand or device model. A product is justified only after the work and required capabilities are documented.