Coding with Roblox Lua in 24 Hours (Sams)
Friday, 24 December 2021

This book teaches the skills and techniques needed to code Roblox experiences. Perfect for beginners, each short and easy lesson builds upon everything that’s come before, helping you quickly master the essentials of Lua programming. Step-by-step instructions walk you through common questions, issues, and tasks; Q&As, Quizzes, and Exercises build and test your knowledge; “Did You Know?” tips offer insider advice and shortcuts; and “Watch Out!” alerts help you avoid pitfalls

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Author: Official Roblox Books
Publisher: Sams
Date: December 2021
Pages: 384
ISBN: 978-0136829423
Print: 0136829422
Kindle: B08F9SWL72
Audience: Developers interested in Roblox
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Category: Graphics & Games

 
Topics covered:
 
  • Code with properties, variables, functions, if/then statements, and loops
  • Organize information using arrays and dictionaries
  • Work with events to make things move, explode, count down, and do whatever you can imagine
  • Keep your code manageable with abstractions and object-oriented programming
  • Store data permanently to create leaderboards, inventories, and custom currency
  • Use raycasting to allow visitors to place their own objects, such as furniture and props, within your world

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