dotnet introduces newcomers to the essentials of game development with Godot and C#, providing practical lessons that guide users through building interactive games from scratch.

Introduction to Game Development with C# in Godot: Beginner Essentials

Welcome to this beginner-friendly video training, designed as your entry point into game development using the Godot engine and C#.

What You'll Learn

• Setting up Godot for C# development
• Creating and controlling a player character
• Prototyping levels using scenes and nodes, including CSG nodes
• Building interactive objects and a simple crafting UI
• Structuring Godot projects with scenes and nodes
• Applying fundamental C# programming skills in the context of game development

Course Outline

• Welcome to Godot C# Essentials
• Who This Course Is For – Designed for complete beginners interested in coding and game development
• Course Objectives – Focused on practical projects and hands-on coding
• Using the GitHub Repository – Starter and final project files are available at github.com/microsoft/godot-csharp-essentials
• Final Sample Project: Fly by Cafe – Build a full game as your first milestone
• Hands-on Challenges – Reinforce concepts through guided challenges
• Next Steps – Resources and advice for further learning

Resources

• GitHub Repo: Starter and final projects
• Godot Engine: godotengine.org
• Connect with .NET for community, blogs, and documentation:
  • Blog
  • Docs
  • Q&A
  • Microsoft Learn

Getting Started

1. Install Godot engine and set up with C# support
2. Clone the GitHub repository to access project files
3. Follow along with each video chapter to learn workflows and essential C# techniques
4. Complete hands-on tasks and experiment with your own ideas

Key Takeaways

• Learn C# fundamentals as applied to modern game engines
• Understand how to break a game idea into manageable coding tasks
• Build, test, and iterate on a simple game prototype
• Utilize Microsoft and open-source developer resources for continued growth

Presented by dotnet as part of a complete beginner series to empower new developers in the Microsoft and open-source game development ecosystem.