🔧 Programming Fundamentals

Learn what programming is, set up your development environment, and write your first lines of code.

Master different data types, variable declaration, and best practices for naming and organizing data in games.

Learn if/else statements, switch cases, and how to make your games respond to different conditions.

Master for loops, while loops, and how to use repetition to create game mechanics like spawning enemies.

Learn to write reusable functions, understand parameters and return values, and organize your game code effectively.

Understand objects, classes, and how to structure complex game data like player stats and inventory systems.

Master essential math concepts for games: coordinates, vectors, angles, and basic physics calculations.

Learn how games respond to player input, timers, and other events to create interactive experiences.

Master debugging techniques, understand common errors, and learn to write robust game code.

Learn common programming patterns used in games: game loops, state machines, and basic AI behaviors.

Apply everything you've learned by building a complete text-based adventure game from scratch.

Review key concepts, assess your progress, and prepare for the Game Design course with advanced topics.