Hello, So I have been trying to figure out Roblox lua, But I dont know where to start. I know a bit of coding, but I just dont know how to translate it to Roblox LUA.
I have searched the devforum and I cant find the information I need.
Thanks.
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Just saying, if you didn’t find where to learn scripting, you were probably searching in the wrong place.
There’s a place on the devhub where you can learn lua.
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I’m not sure which resources on the Developer Forum you’ve looked over already, but here’s what I recommended in one of my guides:
Recommended Resources
Programming in Lua books first version of the book (which focuses on Lua version 5.0) can be viewed for free personal use on the same website.
1a. Lua 5.1’s Official Reference Manual
Although Roblox has greatly built upon Lua 5.1, evolving into Luau , the official reference manual contains incredible information about the base language!
Using these resources may allow you to have a better fundamental understanding of the language, which may accelerate the learning process when using Roblox Lua.
Although the description of the Programming in Lua series states that the books are written for people with some programming experience, keep in mind that “it does not assume any prior knowledge about Lua or other scripting languages. ” This could be a fantastic book to cross-reference while learning from more Roblox-focused/Luau-based resources!
Creator Documentation - Education Content NEW as of September, 2022 ] - Contains dozens of detailed guides with relatable examples.
Code Fundamentals Series with 30 individual guides
Has reliable and valuable information
Projects that allow you to apply various coding concepts in realistic scenarios
NOTE: This was originally found on the Roblox Education website
Roblox Creator Documentation (Also contains many detailed tutorials)
NOTE (October, 2022):
API Reference This page explains what a ProximityPrompt is, in addition to the functionality of each of its properties.
Short-form articles can be found here too! Let’s say the documentation for the ProximityPrompt wasn’t enough for you to understand how it works. Well, in this case, there’s also an article that provides a starter project and visual explanations to set it up.
Roblox Developer Forum
Roblox Lua Style Guide GitHub
Prevent bad habits from forming by using this resource! – This is an incredible resource that is not often talked about. I didn’t know about this until the end of 2020 and I wish I knew about it sooner.
Following the practices outlined in this resource will make your code more legible, making it easier to modify and debug over time.
Lua Learning @boatbomber !
Interactive learning w/user-made guides – Because it’s a more familiar environment, it might be easier to learn from this resource for certain topics
Over time, there might be a full collection of lessons in this game that cover the fundamentals
Roblox Build It, Play It! Challenges
YouTube
DO NOT rely off of YouTube for ALL of your learning – Although it may be easier to consume content in this format, it’s oftentimes better to make YouTube a supplementary resource/visual aid for learning. This is because practicing with the coding language on your own will allow you to experience and understand how different coding concept work together.
Regardless, four channels that I greatly recommend (aside from my own ) include AlvinBlox , okeanskiy , B Ricey , and GnomeCode . all of which I admire greatly for their approaches toward development and content creation.
Edit April 6th, 2021: Added B Ricey to the list of recommended channels – I stumbled across their channel shortly after finishing this project so I didn’t get to recommend their content in the video!
Edit December 22nd, 2021: Added GnomeCode to the list of recommended channels. I first watched one of GnomeCode’s videos a month after creating this tutorial/guide but I forgot to include their channel here until December of 2021!
Take note of these resources in a place that you can easily find whenever you want. Over time, add anything that helps you learn onto this list. From here, you’re ready for the next step in the learning process.
Note: Because learning how to code requires you to take action on an individual level, remember that it’s your responsibility to utilize the resources at your disposal (resources that you have access to). As a person who creates tutorials, it’s not necessarily my job to make you understand certain concepts. Instead, I’m in a position to facilitate the learning process (make the learning process easier) and pave a pathway for you to discover what works best for you.
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Thanks for sharing this info. I’ve been studying the normal version of lua and wanted to try my hand in Roblox lua. I really appreciate the guides and information you have suggested up here
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