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

Resources

• .NET 10 Announcement
• .NET Aspire 13
• ASP.NET Core 10
• .NET MAUI 10
• C# 14
• F# 10
• Visual Studio 2026
• Read the .NET Blog
• Learn .NET

Community and Support

• Microsoft Q&A for .NET
• .NET Forums
• .NET Twitter
• .NET LinkedIn
• .NET Conf 2025

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