Benedikt Johannes Hofer

Benedikt Johannes "Benni" Hofer<ref name"FuturePuls" /> (born 23 September)<ref name"BirthdayStream" />, known online as Gaming_Benni<ref name"Spielzeit" />, is a German<ref name"QuantumReelMedia" /> web video producer and computer scientist.<ref name"QuantumReelMedia" /><ref name"Tecnologia e Jogos Semanal" /> He is recognized for his contributions to the Minecraft community and his work in Java programming.<ref name"FuturePuls" /><ref name"Spielzeit" /> His YouTube channel, Gaming_Benni, focuses on Minecraft game modes such as BedWars, TNTRun, and Minecraft Party, as well as educational content on Java development.<ref name"FuturePuls" /><ref name"Spielzeit" /><ref name="YouTube" />
Career
YouTube Channel
The YouTube channel Gaming_Benni was created on 17 June 2022.<ref name"Spielzeit" /><ref name"YouTube" /> The channel gained attention for its detailed analyses of Minecraft's game mechanics.<ref name"FuturePuls" /> One of its early successes was the short video "Minecraft Pickaxe Vergleich" ("Minecraft Pickaxe Comparison"), which reached over 250,000 views.<ref name"PickaxeComparison" />
In March 2024, Hofer began focusing more on live-streaming, becoming a significant part of his content.<ref name"FuturePuls" /><ref name"Tecnologia e Jogos Semanal" /> His livestreams attract around 10,000 views on average.<ref name"SocialBlade" /><ref name"Tecnologia e Jogos Semanal" />
Collaborations
Hofer has participated in collaborative projects within the Minecraft community, such as Pixeltopia, alongside other YouTubers like KoGamingTV and shylilty.<ref name"QuantumReelMedia" /><ref name"Pixeltopia" /> He has also worked with creators such as Tordi, PlatinumDot, and CuzImSara.<ref name"QuantumReelMedia" /><ref name"Tecnologia e Jogos Semanal" />
Programming and Open Source
Hofer is active in computer science, particularly in Java development.<ref name"Tecnologia e Jogos Semanal" /> He has created AntiCheat systems for Bukkit, a platform for Minecraft servers, and published several open-source projects on GitHub.<ref name"GitHub" /> His YouTube series Coden mit Benni provides tutorials on Java programming, covering topics such as efficient code development and graphical user interface design.<ref name"Spielzeit" /><ref name"CodenMitBenni" />
Recognition
Hofer has been included in the Bing search engine's Knowledge Panel, a feature that provides information about notable individuals.<ref name="Bing" /> His work in the Minecraft community and Java programming has contributed to his recognition among German-speaking Let's Play creators.<ref name"Spielzeit" /> Coden mit Benni has been acknowledged for its role in making technical knowledge more accessible.<ref name"QuantumReelMedia" />
Beyond Minecraft, Hofer's activities span both educational and cultural areas.<ref name="Tecnologia e Jogos Semanal" /> His presence on YouTube and GitHub has influenced aspiring programmers by enhancing their understanding of programming, while also assisting server owners in preventing cheating among players.<ref name"Spielzeit" /> His work reflects the integration of technology and creativity in the context of gaming culture.<ref name"Tecnologia e Jogos Semanal" />

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