learn-gdscript

Learn GDScript From Zero is a free and open-source application designed for absolute beginners who want to learn programming with Godot's GDScript language. It serves as a free module from GDQuest's curriculum for becoming a game developer, specifically the 'Learn 2D Gamedev From Zero with Godot 4' course. The app is a beginner-friendly, multilingual course designed to quickly introduce basic programming concepts and give users the 'alphabet' of programming, acting as a stepping stone to more in-depth tutorials and courses. It is not a comprehensive programming course but rather focuses on isolating and sandboxing core concepts like functions, variables, arrays, dictionaries, and the game processing loop. Users can run the app online in their browser or download desktop versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux from Itch.io, which offer better performance and crisper text. The project is built with Godot 4 and requires a custom Godot 4.6.3 build for development and contribution. Contributions are welcomed, with code changes handled in the main repository and translations managed in a separate dedicated repository. The educational approach is designed to fast-track learning for students and Godot newcomers, providing just enough foundational knowledge to comfortably follow project-based tutorials and courses.