Introduction to GDScript in Godot 4 Part 2

Apr 14 2023 , GDScript, Godot 4, Godot GDScript, Godot 4, Godot

In this second part of the GDScript introduction, you’ll learn about state machines, adding and removing nodes and how to make a camera follow a node. By Eric Van de Kerckhove.

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Introduction to GDScript in Godot 4 Part 2

45 mins

Where to Go From Here?

Thanks for reading this tutorial to the end! You can download the project files using the link at the top and bottom of this page.
You’ve learned everything you need to know to get started with GDScript 2.0 in this tutorial:

  • The different kinds of variables declaration and various types
  • Referencing nodes in various ways
  • How and when to use signals and functions
  • Reading player input
  • Creating and using state machines
  • Node manipulation

To learn even more about Godot, take a look at its official documentation.
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