Hi. I have been hearing this term a lot called Roblox API. I looked it up on the developer hub and it has a manual. As far as I can understand, the Roblox API is something that documents the classes, properties, datastores etc. Does anyone have a simpler way of telling me what an API is? My question is, why would you want to read this? If you read this before, did it help, how did you benefit from reading it?
My second question is about the object browser. Again, I would like to ask if you read through all the objects and their functions and events, and did it help?
The API is a great resource for developers, beginner to advanced. It basically simplifies all the things you can do with Studio in a user friendly manual.
I personally wouldn’t take the time to read through every entry … I’d just suggest picking and choosing the ones you think will benefit you the most first. I used it a bunch when starting out. I highly suggest keeping it as one of your top resources.
the API website is effectively a book listing everything scripts you write can do. I reference the API situationally. Finding functions and tutorials, whenever I need to. You don’t need to read it, as even if you do i’d bet you’ll forget most of it anyways, given you don’t use it long enough.
The API manual is simply an encyclopedia that gives information regarding objects (physical parts, lighting, animations), classes, programming functions/events, etc.
Reading through each resource will explain how certain features are used, the properties they hold, and how to apply them when creating your very own game. >>> I’d recommended looking through the names of all the features available to use, and to read through the ones you are interested in utilizing.
If you’re starting out as a beginner, I’d check out this quick-start guide:
If you’re starting out as a beginner, I’d check out this quick-start guide: