How can I learn to script?

Help! I am unsure how to begin scripting!

I would like to learn how to script for UI purposes. I would like to learn how to make a loading screen, and have it fade into an area where you are able to purchase t-shirts. What I’m attempting to make is an ordering center for graphics. I’ve looked up tutorials but they aren’t helping me achieve what I’d like to learn. I know things like functions, variables, and printing, but that’s about it. I don’t know how I can memorize these things and create an ordering center for my GFX.

Is there any other way that I can learn how to script? Are there any tutorials, or guides that anyone can link me?

Please, thank you.

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There are many topics about this same question, but I got an answer to that:

You can watch Peaspod, who was an old Scripting tutorial person in 2013-2015.
AlvinBlox is great to watch as well, with newer variables and other scripting lessons to choose from.

Links:
Peaspod: https://www.youtube.com/user/PeasFactory
Alvin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1R0TBvgM7gj0rwTYULmSA

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https://devforum.roblox.com/search?q=learn%20scripting

Searching before posting saves you time from having to write a thread and offers way more solutions

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There are already a few threads to choose from on this topic here on the Devforum with some great answers.

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Search up on YouTube: How to script in Roblox
I’m sure you will find a few helpful videos
Look at @loueque’s message for more information :slight_smile:

Hey there, skvzii.

I am telling you that, we cannot really help you at this, but we can help you when you are making scripts if you have told it in a topic.

Just letting you know, we cannot help you. I have some purpose that you can learn in this Roblox platform, this are, learning scripting at your own way, and exploring our platform, I suggest watching youtube videos about learning scripting to help your goal in this platform.

ClappyBunny - Programmer

Thanks for the post! ---- Have a great day!

Use the resources provided in the previous replies, however, I really do not recommend you use AlvinBlox tutorials on youtube because I recently had to re-teach someone how to script because all their knowledge came from his tutorials, and it was just a horrible mess.

Also, something that helped me to learn was downloading a ton of free model scripts and simply going through them with assistance of the wiki to learn all the logic in the scripts. Once I was sure I knew what everything did in the script, I would try to recreate it on my own, and once I did that, I would move on to the next one.

Edit: I will admit though, that no matter what you do, those first few scripts will always be tough when learning a new programming language especially when you don’t have the syntax memorized.

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Everything you ever need is provided below.

Vanilla lua: Programming in Lua (first edition)
Roblox API: Roblox Engine API Reference | Documentation - Roblox Creator Hub

Practice, took my 1 year to become fluent in Java. You can do it! Best of luck, just practice that is all.

I learned from @CodePrime8’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Roblox-Coding-Book-Unofficial/dp/1721400079

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I used that same book to learn the syntax of Lua.

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