Learn to Code by Example with L VE : Love2d Lua Basics

You will learn the basics of Lua programming in the context of Love2d.

– Draw shapes and text to screen.

– Process inputs from keyboard, mouse, and touch.

– Learn to write functions in a separate file and load it to your main program.

– Network communication between your programs.

– Play BGMs and sound effects.

– etc.

We will also look at some ways that we can distribute our finished products at the end of the course.

A few selling–points of Love2d:

Love2d is a Game Framework, but you can as well write non–game applications as well.

Love2d takes care of many low–level stuff for us, making learning it and programming with it a breeze.

Love2d makes portability across platforms really simple. (OS X, Windows, Linux, Android & iOS)

Love2d uses Lua for writing its programs, so it is widely used and has many resources and support available online.

While Lua is a widely used beginner friendly language to learn,

Love2d is a great beginner friendly Game Framework which together makes Love2d a great place to start  for everyone.

This course will guide you through the installation and configuration process.

The course then will show you some basic coding.