GODOT RECIPES

Godot’s nodes are your ingredients. What can you cook up?

Are you ready to learn game development? Whether it’s as a hobby or working towards
your dream career, there’s never been a better time to get started. Modern
programming languages and tools have made it easier than ever to build high-quality
games and distribute them to the world. One of these tools is the Godot game engine.
For beginners, it offers a friendly way to learn gamedev techniques. For experienced
developers, it’s a powerful, customizable and open tool for bringing your visions to life.

On this site you’ll find a gentle introduction to the Godot game engine, as well as a wide
variety of gamedev tips and techniques. Feel free to browse the categories in the
sidebar and see what catches your interest.

If you’re new to Godot, start here: What is Godot?.

How to use this site

Beginners

If you’re new to game development, start with the “Godot 101: Basics” section. There
you’ll find an introduction to the Godot application, and a step-by-step guide to creating
your first project. There is a lot of material to absorb here. Don’t feel discouraged if you
feel you don’t get it at first. Repetition is the key to learning complex topics; the more
you work with Godot’s features, the more familiar and easy they will start to feel.

It’s assumed that you have at least some general programming experience. If
you’re completely new to programming, click here for tips on how to get started.
Experienced Developers

If you’re an experienced developer and/or you’re familiar with other modern game
engine(s), feel free to explore the menu on the left. You’ll find a number of useful guides
and tutorials to show you how to do things the “Godot Way”. Code samples and
example projects are available for all articles.