Godot Scripting Language Cheat Sheet

If you’re a game developer, you’ve likely heard of Godot Engine—an open-source game development engine that has gained popularity for its versatility and ease of use. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, having a quick reference guide or cheat sheet can be invaluable. In this blog post, we’ll provide a comprehensive Godot cheat sheet to help you navigate the engine more efficiently.

1. Godot Basics:

a. Nodes:

• Node: The basic building block in Godot’s scene system.
• Scene: A collection of nodes organized in a tree structure.

b. Scenes and Instancing:

• Load Scene:

  var scene_instance = preload("res://path/to/scene.tscn").instance()
  add_child(scene_instance)

c. Signals:

• Connect Signal:

  button.connect("pressed", self, "_on_button_pressed")

d. Variables:

• Declare Variable:

  var score : int = 0

2. GDScript:

a. Control Flow:

• If Statement:

  if condition:
      # code block
  elif another_condition:
      # code block
  else:
      # code block

• For Loop:

  for i in range(10):
      # code block

b. Functions:

• Function Definition:

  func my_function(parameter: int) -> void:
      # code block

c. Arrays and Dictionaries:

• Array:

  var my_array = [1, 2, 3]

• Dictionary:

  var my_dict = {"key": "value"}

3. 2D Game Development:

a. Sprites:

• Load Sprite:

  var sprite = preload("res://path/to/sprite.png")

• Set Sprite Texture:

  $Sprite.texture = sprite

b. Physics:

• RigidBody2D:

  extends RigidBody2D

• Collision Detection:

  func _on_collision_entered(area):
      # code block

4. User Interface (UI):

a. Labels and Buttons:

• Label Text:

  $Label.text = "Hello, Godot!"

• Button Pressed Signal:

  button.connect("pressed", self, "_on_button_pressed")

5. Exporting:

a. Export Variables:

• Export Variable:

  @export var my_variable : int = 42

b. Project Settings:

• Project Settings Access:

  ProjectSettings.set_setting("section/parameter", value)

6. Animation:

a. Tweening:

• Tween Example:

  tween.interpolate_property($Node, "position", Vector2(0, 0), Vector2(100, 100), 1, Tween.TRANS_LINEAR, Tween.EASE_IN_OUT)
  tween.start()

7. Debugging:

a. Print Statements:

• Print to Console:

  print("Debug Message")

b. Breakpoints:

• Toggle Breakpoint:
• Click on the line number in the script editor.

This cheat sheet covers some of the essential aspects of Godot Engine, providing you with a quick reference guide as you dive into game development. Remember that practice and experimentation are key to mastering any game development tool, so feel free to explore and build upon the foundations provided here. Refer official documentation for in-depth knowledge.

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