Experienced scripters, do you have any tips for learning scripting in Roblox efficiently? I started studying the basics of LuaU through the docs while practicing, I understand the syntax and logic well now, but there’s still a gap in how to apply this to multiple scripts in gameplay
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Honestly I am not very good at scripting like some of the others that roam the forums but I do understand some advanced topics. I never watched any videos that were just tutorials and just would search something when I needed to make something I didn’t already how to make, searching things like “How to make animations play from script/code” or “How to make ragdolls” and I would find a forum post or watch a few videos till I found something that fit my game or learning style.
Everyone is different so you would have to find a way of learning that suits you best whether that be through the docs, watching videos, or using AI to teach you what to make and what would be the best systems to introduce as you build your game.
The only other thing I will say is learn from your mistakes and try new things. Don’t understand how the character or players system works on Roblox? Look through the docs or just screw around in the studio and find out. Everything is trial and error, repeat and fix.
The only topics I think everyone should know are:
- Programming types or styles (like OOP or ECS)
- How to build systems and separate things across your game
- How communication between client and server works or in other terms Networking
- Proper methods at cheater prevention (this is more of a how you should style your scripts and variables around your server not client but you can ask Ai about this, its how I understand how cheaters will manipulate games. also this is not a required thing just think it’s really useful later in programming multiplayer games)
- How ModuleScripts work and how to use them to their full advantage (variables are very confusing when using a module on both server and client due to how they store them and return them)
This is coming from someone who has been coding for half a year with no success so take this for granted but the way you learn will be different and I recommend trying new things from time to time and doing research rather than a tutorial just telling you how to make it or a YouTube series of “How to become a PRO Developer on Roblox” that really just teaches you how to make things like a Gui or Gun. Some of these series are good, mainly some that teach what the service does or what the code does and how to use them.
Just don’t go around copying things though, you learn nothing from that and will get a really big mess of a game that is impossible to keep afloat. Instead learn how it works, what code does what and why it’s there, how the system works and why, that will lead you to actually knowing how to code.
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Try AlvinBlox, he has pretty good scripting tutorials.
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Hey, thanks for the tips! It’ll help me a lot 
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I’m not gonna teach you or anything like that. But whenever it comes to scripting, the main reason people get lost is because they see all those colors and syntaxes that they don’t understand.
Basically, whenever I think of scripting I think of “Change the property of this after a certain action has been done”
If you need good scripting tutorials, check out TheDevKing, he made a playlist on beginner to advanced scripting series- even for advanced scripters, covering services like ContextActionService, pathfinding, filtering enabled, MarketplaceService, tools, TeleportService and so much more!
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This isn’t meant to be a ad, but maybe this game? A few of my friends learned from it
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Just a heads up regarding learning from YouTube tutorials, they’re often quite old (5+ years). Roblox and Roblox studio both have changed significantly since then, they’ve also made breaking changes to the API. So if video tutorials are your thing, then I’d look for newer ones (1-2 years old at maximum).
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I learned through just trial and error.
Think of something cool you wanna try to make.
Then try. Fail. Google how to do it (or the part you failed at), learn, get better, repeat.
Just make sure to try & have fun!
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Just start making something. Once you run into something that you don’t know how to do or a tricky bug then find a solution by either asking AI, making a post on the forums or just googling, as most questions have been answered already. Now you just repeat this until the said thing is done and keep on repeating this.
I wanted to add to this post, but it is outside Roblox, which isn’t exactly what you are asking. At some point, you might be experimenting outside the Roblox platform, so my post will just be generalizing it.
First off, kudos to you for taking the steps to learn and ask for assistance. Not many people even take the initiative or have the drive to do so.
Here are some of my tips and experiences I’ve had:
[0] The Basics
I love how you are going through the documentation, which covers the fundamentals that include:
- Variables
- Functions
- Conditions
- Loops
- Data Structures
If you struggle with the basics, it will be difficult to build on them. Eventually, you will also be able to understand more advanced topics like algorithms, which build on these fundamentals and involve concepts like time and space complexity.
Here is an example with math:
- x + y = 4 where x = 1
The basics start with understanding mathematical operations and the ability to count. Somebody might understand how 1 + 3 = 4, but adding variables, using substitution, and inverse operations could impact how to further solve complex algebraic equations.
- The sum of two positive unknown integers is equal to 4.
Here we are following the same equation, but just rewriting it as a statement. We can even further add on to it by adding conditions to make it more precise!
Notice how in both examples, I was able to create two different ways that have the same meaning. This is very important later on in [2] Practice Makes Perfect, [3] Outside Thinking, [4] Organization, and [5] Code Reviews.
[1] The Impact On Tutorials
Short story:
My professor and I had a conversation about the impact of how users learn through YouTube videos. Users typically believe they “understand” what they are watching, but when applying the concepts, they are struggling.
Here are real-life examples:
- You watch a bunch of videos about skateboarding and understand the techniques, gear, and safety measures.
This means just because you understand the fundamentals when watching videos, it doesn’t mean you will properly shift your weight on one foot while pushing the first time you step on a skateboard.
- I am indeed a computer hardware geek. My entire time in school, I would always watch YouTube videos about how to build your first gaming PC, along with each component needed. I was indeed mesmerized by the fact that these individual parts are the key to creating an entire system.
I eventually built my first PC, and I did not know the absolute struggles about carefully inserting my CPU in the socket, the importance of motherboard standoffs, debugging, RAM training, and PSU cable extensions. I completely froze because some of these steps looked entirely easy until I was able to physically do them! It took about a couple of hours for me to properly build it, reading through manuals thoroughly, and understanding the debug lights on my motherboard.
So, the next time you head to YouTube, look for tutorials that surround “Roblox Studio Basics”, “What is OOP”, stuff like that.
Sure, there are absolutely tutorials like “How to Make A Game Like [GAME_NAME]”, but again, that comes from mashing together [0] The Basics.
If you look at the comments, you will see a few people expect solutions rather than trying to figure them out themselves. I am not shaming people for doing so, especially since people have different learning styles, but everybody should understand the importance of active problem-solving before asking for help.
[2] Practice Makes Perfect
It can be quite the process to understand how to apply what you are learning, like:
- When should I use a for loop or a while loop?
- What are the differences between pre-check and post-check loops?
- What is the relationship between Stacks and Queues? Can I turn a Stack into a Queue, vice versa, and what happens to the data?
- What is the logic that I should be applying, and what do I expect the result to be?
- What can be reused?
As you continue, the best practice is to always brush up on your skills. Create a simple prompt and create multiple solutions that lead to the same answer. Talk to yourself.
You can create something as simple as a “To-Do List”. Add on to that “To-Do List” based on what you just learned. Just learned about functions? Add on to your “To-Do List” by using functions. You can even recreate it in any way you want. Continue to build on it. How about if statements? How about a combination while using Proximity Prompts?
As you see, you need to start small before creating a 100-year old painting. It is all trial and error, be patient. You will be more impressed by how you can adapt and apply before you even realize it.
[3] Organization
This portion correlates with [4] Outside Thinking.
Personally, I find myself extremely overwhelmed by the thought process of where to begin.
My brain is constantly writing down my logic → how it is branched → error handling → perfect/alternative/contradictory outcomes → repeat…
It feels like I am constantly asking questions, which leads to an endless void of thoughts. I am constantly in some sort of hypothetical simulation where countless questions are drafted before I am even finished the first step.
What do I do to organize my thoughts? Whiteboarding. You do not need a literal whiteboard to organize, but you can use paper/sticky notes/softwares, or anything you want! It made me feel so much better having the ability to see my thought process down and keep track of my logic, along with the ability to condense it.
You should also be using comments, which I will add more with [5] Code Reviews, so that you can understand what this block of code represents. Remember, you are eventually going to create something entirely complex, so ensure you do not fall into bad habits. The endless possibilities are far greater than stacking multiple nested loops!
[4] Outside Thinking
This portion correlates with [3] Organization.
I am somebody who enjoys relating to real-life scenarios, so I can visualize what I am programming even better, concepts included.
I’ve mentioned the Data Structures “Stacks” and “Queues.” Some people have difficulty understanding which one is “LIFO - Last In First Out” and “FIFO - First In First Out.”
- If you stack plate after plate on top of each other, is the plate on the top that you grab first or the last one placed?
It would indeed be the last one! This means a “Stack” is LIFO!
- You are in line to see Five Nights At Freddy’s 2, and you are the first one there! Would you be the first or last one out?
It would indeed be the first one out! This means a “Queue” is FIFO!
More information can be found through the documentation.
Your ability to think outside the box can assist you when problem-solving complex scenarios. You should be able to apply checks, isolate problems, and break down scripts while maintaining efficiency.
[5] Code Reviews
Having your code reviewed by others, especially on the Devforum, is very helpful!
Other creators will be able to analyze your code, and here are some things they might point out:
- Your naming conventions are confusing and inconsistent
- You can break this down for it to be more modular
- Have you tried looking into “this”?
- I am unable to understand what I am looking at. Please use comments.
- This is bad practice. Here is something that can help you improve:
- The structure of your code can be cleaned up. Here is something that can help you improve:
Of course, there is more, and under specific circumstances, depending on what it is for.
I like to use my mom, who has no programming background, as a way to see if she can give the general idea of what my code is trying to accomplish, along with how she is able to follow along.
[6] Use Your Resources
Use all of your resources that are available to you. Everything.
- Devforum
- Documentation
- YouTube
- AI
- Teachers
- Friends/Family
- GeeksforGeeks
I am hoping this is helpful in some way because the only thing I understood was strings on the ground, a double cheeseburger, and bird nests at some point in my life. Have fun exploring and be consistent!
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Hey, hope all is well!
To give you some quick context on where my perspective comes from, I am a Senior Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech. Coming from a massive enterprise environment, here is the biggest piece of advice I can give you:
First, recognize that a huge part of software engineering isn’t actually writing code—it’s understanding how different systems interact. In environments like Roblox, you aren’t just writing isolated scripts; you are building interconnected systems to create a cohesive game. That requires a major mindset shift. While developers ultimately write code to solve problems, the bulk of the problem-solving actually happens when you are designing the solution before typing a single line.
Since you know the syntax but are struggling to connect multiple scripts, your next step is to study architecture and design patterns. For Roblox specifically, this means understanding:
- ModuleScripts: How can I write a piece of logic once and share it across 10 different scripts so I don’t repeat myself? (This touches on the Single Responsibility Principle).
- Client vs. Server: What logic belongs on the server, and what belongs on the player’s device? How do I use RemoteEvents to make them talk safely?
- Event-Driven Architecture: Instead of scripts constantly checking for updates, how do I make them “listen” for an event to happen?
To build this foundation, I highly recommend reading The Pragmatic Programmer and Clean Code by Robert C. Martin. They aren’t Roblox-specific, but they will teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure your projects so that managing multiple scripts becomes second nature.
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i got luaU knowledge from brawldev scripting guide in youtube then after that i started learning more in roblox documentation, devforum topics + trial and error and learning from mistakes and learned more from some other youtube tutorials
i learned programming in roblox studio from all of those but you should rather stick to roblox documentation and luaU documentation and asking creators in devforum for help, you shouldnt learn most programming things from youtube because most of them are outdated and inconsistent code patterns
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yo i’m trying to learn too bro u wanna learn together 