In this video, dotnet walks C# developers through building playable prototypes in Godot, emphasizing how AI and GitHub Copilot make learning and development faster and smoother.

Godot for C# Developers: From Console Apps to Playable Prototypes

Presented by dotnet

Are you experienced with C# and curious about starting with the Godot engine? This session provides a step-by-step path to move from basic console applications to building a functional prototype in Godot.

Session Highlights

Getting Started with Godot Using C#
- Explanation of the Godot engine from a C# developer’s perspective
- Setting up your first project and project structure basics
Leveraging AI for Learning and Development
- How AI tools can help speed up familiarization with new frameworks
- Using AI for troubleshooting, debugging, and code discovery
Guiding GitHub Copilot
- Demonstrates prompting Copilot with project instructions for effective suggestions
- Techniques for using Copilot as a companion for both learning and prototyping
- Real-world demo of Copilot generating code for gameplay features
.NET Ecosystem Updates
- Overview of modern .NET (10), Aspire (13), and cross-platform frameworks (.NET MAUI 10)
- Key features in C# 14, F# 10, and the future of Visual Studio (2026)
- Useful resources for staying current and connected in the .NET community
Cloud-Native and Full-Stack Development
- Brief intro to cloud orchestration and full-stack web development in the latest AspNet Core releases
- Links to in-depth documentation, conferences, and learning materials

Key Takeaways

Practical steps for going from console app to playable game using Godot and C#
Hands-on demonstration of how AI—and especially GitHub Copilot—boosts developer productivity
Summary of what’s new across the .NET family for 2025 and beyond
How to guide AI assistants for better results during the prototyping phase

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