How to Import Assets in Godot
Nov 12 2024 · Article (20 mins)
This tutorial is for technically-minded creators looking to add visual polish to their projects without creat...
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How to Import Assets in Godot
This tutorial is for technically-minded creators looking to add visual polish to their projects without creating assets from scratch. It guides you through importing free assets from sites like Sketchfab and TurboSquid into Godot, with tips on handling the quirks of Godot’s import process. By the end, you’ll have set up a main menu scene for a horror game.
Game Tech
Exporting Your Godot Project to Windows and Linux
Oct 6 2024 · Article (30 mins)
Exporting your Godot project for Windows and Linux is a crucial step in sharing your game with the world. Thi...
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Exporting Your Godot Project to Windows and Linux
Exporting your Godot project for Windows and Linux is a crucial step in sharing your game with the world. This tutorial walks you through the process, covering essential topics like export templates, preset configuration, and platform-specific settings. Learn how to navigate the export window, understand various options, and create distribution-ready builds for both Windows and Linux platforms. Whether you’re targeting Steam, itch.io, or direct distribution, this guide provides valuable insights to help you reach your audience effectively.
iOS & Swift
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New Webinar: Using APIs to Add Images to Your Apps
Aug 17 2024 · Article (5 mins)
Learn how to integrate AI-generated images into your app using the OpenAI API. Join our expert-led webinar fo...
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New Webinar: Using APIs to Add Images to Your Apps
Learn how to integrate AI-generated images into your app using the OpenAI API. Join our expert-led webinar for actionable insights to make your app stand out. Don’t miss out—register today!
iOS & Swift
Protocols in iOS Object-Oriented Programming
May 7 2024 · Article (10 mins)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and protocols are two complementary paradigms in Swift. Learn how to combin...
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Protocols in iOS Object-Oriented Programming
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and protocols are two complementary paradigms in Swift. Learn how to combine them to build apps that are robust, flexible and easy to maintain.
iOS & Swift
A Beginner’s Guide on Core iOS Tools
Apr 30 2024 · Article (10 mins)
Swift and Xcode are powerful tools that enable anyone to build remarkable iOS applications. In this article, ...
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A Beginner’s Guide on Core iOS Tools
Swift and Xcode are powerful tools that enable anyone to build remarkable iOS applications. In this article, you’ll learn how to create a beginner friendly yet visually captivating iOS app, highlighting the key features and capabilities of Swift and Xcode.
Flutter & Dart
Flutter’s InheritedWidgets: Getting Started
Mar 27 2024 · Article (30 mins)
Learn how to implement InheritedWidgets into your Flutter apps! In this tutorial, see how InheritedWidgets ca...
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Flutter’s InheritedWidgets: Getting Started
Learn how to implement InheritedWidgets into your Flutter apps! In this tutorial, see how InheritedWidgets can be used to manage state with a weather app.
iOS & Swift
Build a Real iOS App From Scratch: A Free Workshop for Swift Beginners
Feb 21 2024 · Article (2 mins)
Watch this webinar on demand and, in less than an hour, you’ll learn to build a real, functional iOS app.
Build a Real iOS App From Scratch: A Free Workshop for Swift Beginners
Watch this webinar on demand and, in less than an hour, you’ll learn to build a real, functional iOS app.
Game Tech
Extending the Editor with Plugins in Godot
Feb 2 2024 · Article (45 mins)
Embark on a journey to harness the true power of Godot with editor plugins! Revolutionize your workflow with ...
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Extending the Editor with Plugins in Godot
Embark on a journey to harness the true power of Godot with editor plugins! Revolutionize your workflow with bespoke tools, efficient shortcuts, and personalized menu options. Delve deep into the art of plugin creation and unlock the boundless potential of Godot with ease.
Android & Kotlin
Gradle Tutorial for Android: Getting Started – Part 2
Jan 31 2024 · Article (25 mins)
In this Gradle Build Script tutorial, you’ll learn build types, product flavors, build variants, and how to a...
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Gradle Tutorial for Android: Getting Started – Part 2
In this Gradle Build Script tutorial, you’ll learn build types, product flavors, build variants, and how to add additional information such as the date to the APK file name.
Android & Kotlin
Gradle Tutorial for Android: Getting Started – Part 1
Jan 31 2024 · Article (35 mins)
In this Gradle Build Script tutorial, you’ll learn the basic syntax in build.gradle files generated by Androi...
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Gradle Tutorial for Android: Getting Started – Part 1
In this Gradle Build Script tutorial, you’ll learn the basic syntax in build.gradle files generated by Android Studio. You’ll also learn about gradlew tasks, different dependency management techniques, and how to add a new dependency to your app.
Game Tech
Introduction to Shaders in Godot 4
Dec 29 2023 · Article (45 mins)
Discover the art of game customization with shaders in Godot 4. Learn to craft your visual effects, from text...
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Introduction to Shaders in Godot 4
Discover the art of game customization with shaders in Godot 4. Learn to craft your visual effects, from texture color manipulation to sprite animations, in this guide to writing fragment and vertex shaders.
Android & Kotlin
Jetpack Compose Tutorial for Android: Getting Started
Dec 27 2023 · Article (50 mins)
In this Jetpack Compose tutorial, you’ll learn to use the new declarative UI framework being developed by the...
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Jetpack Compose Tutorial for Android: Getting Started
In this Jetpack Compose tutorial, you’ll learn to use the new declarative UI framework being developed by the Android team by creating a cookbook app.
Game Tech
Using and Creating Resources in Godot 4
Dec 7 2023 · Article (40 mins)
Any game out there needs assets like textures, sounds, and music to provide a fun experience to its players. ...
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Using and Creating Resources in Godot 4
Any game out there needs assets like textures, sounds, and music to provide a fun experience to its players. Godot treats these files as resources you can use throughout your project. Besides Godot’s built-in resources, you can also create your own to build powerful, modular systems. Custom resources make it easier to manage your project. […]
Flutter & Dart
State Management With Provider
Oct 31 2023 · Article (30 mins)
The Flutter team recommends several state management packages and libraries. Provider is one of the simplest ...
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State Management With Provider
The Flutter team recommends several state management packages and libraries. Provider is one of the simplest to update your UI when the app state changes.
Professional Growth
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI in Software Development
Oct 13 2023 · Article (15 mins)
AI is a powerful tool for programmers, but if it’s not used properly, it can cause more problems than it serv...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI in Software Development
AI is a powerful tool for programmers, but if it’s not used properly, it can cause more problems than it serves. Learn the do’s and don’ts of using AI in software development to ensure that you reap AI’s benefits while avoiding pitfalls.
Game Tech
Unreal Engine 5: Building Worlds With Quixel Megascans
Aug 31 2023 · Article (20 mins)
Learn how to craft Landscapes using Unreal Engine 5 and leverage the power of Quixel Megascans for high-quali...
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Unreal Engine 5: Building Worlds With Quixel Megascans
Learn how to craft Landscapes using Unreal Engine 5 and leverage the power of Quixel Megascans for high-quality textures and assets. Discover the step-by-step process of applying complex material blends and adding intricate details to create captivating gaming environments.
Android & Kotlin
Object-Oriented Programming Best Practices with Kotlin
Aug 23 2023 · Article (25 mins)
Learn how to write better code following Object Oriented Programming Best Practices with Kotlin and SOLID pri...
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Object-Oriented Programming Best Practices with Kotlin
Learn how to write better code following Object Oriented Programming Best Practices with Kotlin and SOLID principles by developing a Terminal Android app.
Game Tech
Targeting the Steam Deck with Godot
Aug 17 2023 · Article (25 mins)
This tutorial guides game developers through the process of preparing a Godot project specifically for the St...
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Targeting the Steam Deck with Godot
This tutorial guides game developers through the process of preparing a Godot project specifically for the Steam Deck device. It covers understanding Steam Deck hardware, handling input, optimizing game performance, and detecting the Steam Deck in the project, providing valuable insights for creating engaging games tailored for this exciting gaming platform.
Professional Growth
Code Comments: How to Write Clean and Maintainable Code
Aug 7 2023 · Article (20 mins)
Discover the benefits of good code comments and learn best practices for writing effective documentation. Imp...
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Code Comments: How to Write Clean and Maintainable Code
Discover the benefits of good code comments and learn best practices for writing effective documentation. Improve code quality, readability, and collaboration.
Android & Kotlin
Jetpack Compose: Getting Started
Aug 1 2023 · Video Course (1 hr, 53 mins)
In this Jetpack Compose Course, you’ll learn what Compose is, what its fundamental components are, and how...
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Jetpack Compose: Getting Started
In this Jetpack Compose Course, you’ll learn what Compose is, what its fundamental components are, and how they behave individually, and when composed together. Furthermore, you’ll learn how to build beautiful and reactive UI, with a lot of meaningful motion when it comes to animating custom components, input field state handling, error handling, and automatic state updates within an MVVM environment.
In this tutorial, you’ll use SwiftUI to implement the navigation of a master-detail app. You’ll learn how to ...
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SwiftUI Tutorial: Navigation
In this tutorial, you’ll use SwiftUI to implement the navigation of a master-detail app. You’ll learn how to implement a navigation stack, a navigation bar button, a context menu and a modal sheet.
The Kodeco Podcast
Kodeco Podcast: Mark Powell and Josh Steele- Swift Data and Widgets – Podcast Vol2, S1 E13
Jul 13 2023 · Article (2 mins)
In this extended episode: Dru returns from the Corona-virus and he and Suz talk about some new WWDC technolog...
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Kodeco Podcast: Mark Powell and Josh Steele- Swift Data and Widgets – Podcast Vol2, S1 E13
In this extended episode: Dru returns from the Corona-virus and he and Suz talk about some new WWDC technologies. Josh Steele talks about Swift Data and Mark Powell talks about all the changes to widgets.
iOS & Swift
Apple Vision Pro: A New Era or AR Rabbit Hole?
Jun 7 2023 · Article (10 mins)
Apple has just announced its Vision Pro spatial computing system. Is it destined to become the next must-have...
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Apple Vision Pro: A New Era or AR Rabbit Hole?
Apple has just announced its Vision Pro spatial computing system. Is it destined to become the next must-have tech tool?
Game Tech
How to Transfer Game Builds to a Steam Deck
Jun 2 2023 · Article (35 mins)
This tutorial will teach you how you can push your game builds to your Steam Deck fast and automatically usin...
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How to Transfer Game Builds to a Steam Deck
This tutorial will teach you how you can push your game builds to your Steam Deck fast and automatically using Syncthing, a multiplatform file synchronization program.