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What we'll cover:
What we'll cover:
Our Roblox Coding course has been in constant operation and development for over three years, you'll learn everything you need to know to be a successful Roblox developer - including:
LuaU Programming: Basic to Advanced
Roblox API (Gamepasses, Sounds, DataStores, Networking)
User Interface
Basic Building
Our curriculum:
Our curriculum:
We're happy to take requests, but this is our default curriculum - we'll keep track of your progress; just turn up to classes.
#1 - Basics
#1 - Basics
The basics of Roblox Studio, what the console is and how scripts work. This module will prepare you for the coming modules and should only take a few minutes.
#2 - Variables
#2 - Variables
This module will talk about the basics of scripting, how code runs in order. We'll also go over variables the basic Syntax of LUA.
#3 - Game Instances
#3 - Game Instances
Here we’ll start to expand your knowledge in programming, we'll make our first visual change to the game. We'll talk about how to "reference" physical parts inside your workspace, as well as changing the properties of these parts.
#4 - Functions
#4 - Functions
Functions are a way of storing code for later use, here we'll learn how to store code and recall it as many times as you want. We will also be returning values to another script.
#5 - If Statements
#5 - If Statements
Boolean - something which is either on or off. We will have an introduction into the Boolean data type as well as it's wider applications. This will include using "selection" (if statements) to control whether or not code should run.
#6 - Events
#6 - Events
Events are similar to built in "sensors", Roblox has already scripted these sensors to be alerted whenever something happens - we just need to connect them to functions so that we may run code when something happens, like a lava brick!
#7 - Tables
#7 - Tables
Tables and dictionaries are a type of relational data - meaning things are in a "group". A bit like a shopping list. We will cover them both extensively in this module.
#8 - Iteration
#8 - Iteration
In module 8 we will cover iteration! The act of repeating an action for every item in a list, or range. We'll also cover some keywords that can be used in this loop, such as how to make an early exit. This module will also cover creating new Instances, and Vector3 values.
#9 - Leaderstats
#9 - Leaderstats
Module 9 will cover leaderstats, the thing on the side of your screen which indicates your statistics. We'll also go over the Chat, and how to make chat commands.
#10 - Modules
#10 - Modules
We'll cover Modules, scripts which hold values that can be retrieved from anywhere! We'll also go over how to publish these modules, and the risk they hold of back doors into your game.
#11 - LocalScripts
#11 - LocalScripts
LocalScripts are a form of script which run on the player’s computer. We’ll look at how to use them, what the players computer can and cannot do and how exploiters can run their own LocalScripts. Finally, we’ll review how to listen for key presses.
#12 - UserInterface
#12 - UserInterface
Here we will look at how to create User Interface, and the basic elements you can use for this. Finally, we will add functionality to the UI and create a popup modal we can use for the next module.
#13 - Networking
#13 - Networking
So far we’ve created regular scripts and client-sided scripts, here we’ll recap the duties of each side and look at how to communicate between the two.
#14 - Full Scale Systems
#14 - Full Scale Systems
This module is dedicated to practicing putting all the topics you’ve learnt so far together, creating full scale systems rather than miniature tasks.
#15 - MarketplaceService
#15 - MarketplaceService
MarketplaceService is the service dedicated to selling and checking ownership of both game passes and developer products, we will look at how to utilise this service to monetise features within your game.
#16 - DataStoreService
#16 - DataStoreService
So far all of the values we’ve ever used disappear as soon as you stop the game, DataStoreService offers a way to store values for each player - so they don’t loose their hard earned coins!
#17 - ProfileService
#17 - ProfileService
Every time you use DataStoreService you put extensive work into loading, working with and saving a singular value - however with ProfileService you simply load their ‘profile’ and then use whatever values you like. It’ll save automatically!
#18 - TweenService
#18 - TweenService
TweenService gradually changes a value, this is how GUIs slide off the screen - and how Obby parts slowly disappear. In this module we will work on creating and running these changes.
#19 - HttpService
#19 - HttpService
There are many useful services outside of Roblox that you can communicate with from your game, HTTPService allows communication between Roblox and other websites / services.
#20- Object Orientated Programming
#20- Object Orientated Programming
Similar to how we can fetch ‘parts’ and read their properties, and use their methods - we can also create our own objects. This makes programming much more human and simple (after you’ve got over the initial bump of OOP).
#21- NPC Movement
#21- NPC Movement
In this final module, we’ll finish up with the niche topic of creating NPC characters and having them move around your game. This will involve pathfinding.
Full Curriculum Outline
Full Curriculum Outline
M1- Basics
M1- Basics
Roblox Studio Basics
Console and Explorer
Creating, editing and viewing scripts
Printing
Basic syntaxial concepts ()
Script Lines, and order of operation.
Evaluation
Mathematical operators: add, minus and divide
Comments and multi-line comments
Timed Yielding
wait(t)
M2 - Variables
M2 - Variables
Getting Started with Variables
Creating local variables
Using variables in evaluation
Printing variable values
Using existing variables in new declarations
Naming Conventions
camelCase formatting
M3 - Game Instances
M3 - Game Instances
File Paths and Navigation
Windows file explorer paths (similarities / metaphor)
URL structures and formats (similarities / metaphor)
Working with Instances
Understanding full instance names (game.Wor..)
Using instance names in code
Reading instance properties
Modifying instance properties
Value Manipulation
Basic value incrementing
Modifying instance properties
M4 - Functions
M4 - Functions
Understanding Functions
Core purpose and use cases
Common pitfalls without functions
Working with Arguments
Parameters and argument passing
Argument scope within functions
Practice with addNumbers() example
Using camelCase naming convention
Return Values (Advanced Optional)
Basic return statements
Multiple returns
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
Advanced functions, that take instances and adjust their properties to complete some sort of job.
MakeInvisible(Part)
MakeInvisibleFor(Part, Time)
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
M5 - Booleans & Selection
M5 - Booleans & Selection
Boolean Values
Selection
Conditions
If
Else
Else-If
M6 - Events
M6 - Events
Methods
Destroy
FindFirstChild
The use of a colon (:) in method invocation
Sensors / Events
RBXScriptSignals
Connection and basic usage
Built-in RBXScriptSignals
BasePart.Touched -> Hit
ClickDetector.MouseClick -> Player
Player Instance
Exemplar Obby
Lava Brick
Timed-Access Bridge
Touch-to-sit
Anonymous functions.
Modify existing event scripts to include anonymous functions.
Creating new event scripts with the anonymous function method.
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
Lava/Damage Brick
Speed-enhancing Brick
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
M7 - Tables, Arrays and Dictionaries.
M7 - Tables, Arrays and Dictionaries.
Tables
As an array
As a dictionary
Indexing from a table
The table library
table.insert
table.find
table.remove
The nil value
To clear an entry
Casting (Advanced Optional)
string.split
tonumber
tostring
table.concat
type
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
A list of holiday locations and an associated dictionary of location:rating
Selection of a random location
Outputting the location name and its rating
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
M8 - Iteration
M8 - Iteration
Conditions — Recapped
While
Repeat
For
Iteration — key, value with array
Iteration — key, value with dictionary
Key-value pair customization (Rename I and V)
Crash Protection
Script exhaustion time
Command Words
continue
break
Additional Topics
Instances
Storing and creating
Cloning
Storing, original location, and template
Vector3
Instantiation
Storing within a variable
Getting the Distance between two Vector3 objects.
.Magnitude property
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
Iteration through an array of parts, and the connection of a function to each part - thus creating a lava brick folder with one script.
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
M9 - Leaderstats and Chat
M9 - Leaderstats and Chat
math.random
Constructing a random Vector3
Leaderstats
String Interaction
string.split
string.lower
string.upper
Player.Chatted
Recap: About the Player class
Admin System / Commands
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
Simple chat-based commands, such as reset and increasespeed.
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
M10 - Modules
M10 - Modules
Creation of a ModuleScript
Holding of any value and returning it
Loading the value from another script
Public modules
Applications and risks
require(ModuleScript or int)
M11 - Local Scripts
M11 - Local Scripts
The client-server model
Responsibilities of each entity within the model.
Limitations of each entity within the model.
Exploiting
Exploiters within a client-server model context, their capabilities and limitations.
LocalScripts
Their creation, location and functionality.
StarterCharacterScripts
StarterPlayerScripts
UserInputService
InputObject and how to handle the KeyCode.
Disregard existing Game Process’
M12 - User Interface
M12 - User Interface
ScreenGui
Simple UI Elements.
Frame
TextLabel
TextButton
Activated event.
TextBox
Text property.
UDIM (User Interface Dimensions)
Scale
Offset
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
Creation of a user interface with a button to activate a modal; the modal contains a title, password box, and a "submit" button.
If the password is correct, the baseplate is destroyed.
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
M13 - Networking
M13 - Networking
Recap: Client-server model.
RemoteEvents
Client → Server
Parameters
Implementation of parameters to resolve security issues.
Server → Client
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
Upgrade the existing baseplate destroy UI from the previous checkpoint so it functions on the server.
Make the system exploit-proof, and identify where it is exploitable.
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
RemoteFunctions
Client → Server (only)
Parameters
Callback
Implementation in a custom project.
M14 - Full Scale Systems
M14 - Full Scale Systems
Advanced Tables
Designing Data Structures
Indexing Recapped
Sweet Syntaxes
Algorithms (Loops)
Algorithms (Functions)
Advanced Tables in Roblox Development
Associating Instances with Values
Design and creation of various systems to utilize both user interface and networking to create a functional, high-quality product.
Attributes
GetAttribute
SetAttribute
Use of attributes as settings of instances within a loop (i.e. damage bricks).
User Interface → Expanded
ListLayout
GridLayout
ScrollingFrame
Project
Project
One of the following:
Shop System
Hotel Check-In System
House Purchasing
Basic Tycoon
May be assigned in lesson, as a task or not at all.
User Interface → Additional Uses
Rendering on a SurfaceGui / BillboadGui.
M15 - MarketplaceService
M15 - MarketplaceService
Checking if a gamepass is owned.
Prompting the purchase of a gamepass.
Developer Products
Prompting the purchase of a product.
Using a Callback to provide a reward.
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
One of the following:
Gamepass restricted team.
Currency system, purchasable with products.
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
M16 - DataStoreService
M16 - DataStoreService
Basic Methods
GetDataStore
GetAsync
SetAsync
Utilization of basic methods to create a saving leaderstats system.
Upgrade the basic utilization to be completely safe.
pcall (protected calls to Roblox's Data API).
NoSave array.
game:BindToClose
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
A complete datastore system from scratch, provided a basic diagram if required.
The student must be able to complete the above with very little support in order to progress.
M17 - ProfileService
M17 - ProfileService
The third-party reputable module ProfileService.
Loading "profiles".
Utilizing tables to hold template data.
Changing and using tables as a player's data throughout a game.
Using modules.
M18 - TweenService
M18 - TweenService
Fetching the service within a variable.
Declaring the TweenInfo
Enumerations
EasingStyle
EasingDirection
Creating a Tween object.
Playing a Tween object.
Appropriate methods of yielding subsequent code during an active tween.
Optional: FloatCurve as an alternative to TweenService.
M19 - HTTPService
M19 - HTTPService
Fetching the service.
Rate Limits
API as a concept.
With reference to Discord and weather companies.
Fetching from an API.
PasteBin
BoredApi
Posting to an API.
Discord Webhooks
Proxies
Project
Project
Use the poetrydb API to create a game where users can browse a library of infinite books.
May be assigned in lesson, as a task or not at all.
M20 - Object-Orientated Programming
M20 - Object-Orientated Programming
The OOP paradigm
Advantages
Disadvantages
Metatables and Metamethods
setmetatable
__index
__add
__mul
__div
Use of metatables and metamethods to create classes
Methods
self
Properties
Constructor Method
Using and instantiating the classes elsewhere
M21 - NPCs
M21 - NPCs
PathfindingService
Humanoid
WalkTo
WalkToFinish
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