Roblox is a game platform with over 47 million daily active users. Something unique to Roblox is that you’re playing games made by other gamers! This means that you can make your own games, even if you have no experience. In addition, Roblox provides a free engine that allows you to create and publish a simple game in less than five minutes and get paid while at it.
Most Roblox games require programming. This book starts with the basics of programming in Roblox Luau. Each chapter builds on the previous one, which eventually results in you mastering programming concepts in Lua. Next, the book teaches you complex technologies that you can implement in your game. Each concept is explained clearly and uses simple examples that show you how the technology is being used. This book contains additional exercises for you to experiment with the concepts you’ve learned. Using best practices, you will understand how to write and build complex systems such as databases, user input controls, and all device user interfaces. In addition, you will learn how to build an entire game from scratch.
By the end of this book, you will be able to program complex systems in Roblox from the ground up by learning how to write code using Luau and create optimized code.
publication date
2022-08-26
what you will learn
Understand and learn the basics of Roblox Luau
Discover how to write efficient and optimized Luau code to avoid bad smells
Explore how to optimize your game for PC, consoles, phones, and tablets
Get up to speed with how to build databases using Luau
Understand client and server functionalities and learn how to securely establish communication
Discover how to build an advanced Roblox game from scratch
key features
Leverage the tips and tricks covered in this game development book for writing advanced Roblox scripts * Explore the capabilities of Roblox Luau to create complex games using user input, datastores, and user interfaces for all devices * Each subject contains an additional exercise for the reader to experiment
approach
The book starts with a refresher of the basics when programming in Luau. After the refresher, this book slowly increases in complexity. Each subject is explained as simple as possible and uses clear examples where you can see the technology being used. Each subject contains an additional exercise for the reader to experiment with the technology themselves.
audience
This book is for fairly experienced Roblox developers who have basic programming knowledge and want to take their skills to the next level with advanced concepts in a simple and effective way. Basic knowledge of Roblox, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Luau is recommended before getting started with this book. A short refresher is provided for those who have not used Roblox in a while.
short description
Roblox allows you to create and publish simple to complex games. This book teaches you how to develop advanced scripts using complex technologies to implement in your game using Luau. As you progress, you will learn how to make an entire game from scratch. By the end of this book, you will have mastered how to confidently write code in Roblox Luau.
subtitle
The unofficial guide to leveling up your Roblox scripting skills and building games using Luau programming
keywords
roblox, lua, roblox studio, scripting, game design, game development
Product ISBN
9781801814041
