Learning to code is becoming more and more popular these days. Besides offering a lucrative career in tech, many people also view coding as a hobby or something they do for fun.
This last point is mainly because coding lessons and courses have changed drastically over the years. Coding used to be a skill set that people learned to get more jobs. But today, many people learn to code out of pure curiosity and interest.
Now there are tons of fun ways to learn coding and programming. One of them is to create your own game. That's why we've listed a few ways to do that.
Using educational software like Scratch is becoming more and more popular these days. Many institutions and universities even include it in their curriculum. Many teachers and professors around the world now have Scratch in their curriculum.
If you are not familiar with Scratch, it is simply a software/application where you have to drag and drop lines of codes. Rather than typing and remembering long, complicated codes, you can simply drag and drop them. On top of that, you can even create your own game by just learning the basics of programming. For example, with Scratch you can create your own game and share it online for others to play. This makes the learning process much more fun, engaging and interactive.
What makes this educational software unique is that it has started to reinvent the way we learn coding. Previously, aspiring coders and developers had to refer to textbooks and past projects to learn how to code. But through this software, even children can understand complex coding concepts like conditionals, Booleans, logic, etc. Today, many coding sites for kids use these types of software in their curriculum and curriculum.
Many aspiring coders often develop their interest in coding through their favorite game. Since it's difficult to create your own game as a beginner, many coders simply build on an already created game and then start making their modifications (mods) from there. So rather than building and coding their own game from scratch, they make some modifications and tricks to their favorite game.
One of the most popular games for mods is Minecraft. This game allows you to change your avatar, settings, eyesight, weapons and gameplay through mods and coding. If you are unhappy with the current state of the game, you can simply write or even use other people's code to make some changes to the game.
The best thing about learning to code through Minecraft mods is that it will never be boring, especially if you love playing the game. The very fact that you are learning to code through Minecraft means that you are interested in the game too. Also, since Minecraft is only one option, you can always switch and look for other games to practice your skill. Remember, Minecraft isn't the only game where you can learn how to code and make modifications in a game.
Gaming platforms like Roblox Studio are also a great way to learn how to code and build your own game. What makes these platforms great is that you can easily share what you've created so others can play it. It’s a bit like a social media platform. But rather than sharing selfies and photos of your food, you can share the game you created on the platform.
By doing this, not only do you expose yourself to game creation, but you can also gain a deeper understanding of what it's like to code your own game.
But remember that while platforms like Roblox Studio are very useful, they can't do everything. For example, Roblox Studio only uses coding languages like Lua. So, if you want to master other coding languages, you need to keep your eyes open for other gaming platforms.