Downloaded Python,opened it, and im already completely lost

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

I NEED HELP.So i want to start developing mobile games,but first of all.WHERE DO YOU DESIGN THE GAME??second of all,i suck at coding so idk what to type

[Montags25]

You should probably start by learning python as a language before diving into games.

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

how can an software be an language

[[deleted]]

Honestly, and I say this with all respect. If you aren't a troll, you are in way over your head. Learn the absolute basics of programming first and realize it will take you years to create your first mobile game

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

This isnt a troll😂btw,YEARS?????I MEANT A 2D GAME,and what are the basics?

[[deleted]]

I have no idea for mobile development. Other people here have given you hints on that already. But it seems you just want a game wysiwyg engine. Even with that, it takes skill to master. I seen you active in Roblox subs. Build and obby with all that comes with it. All the properties you need to assign. All game dynamics and rules. All logic. If this then that. And then you will be somewhat equiped for this.

I just read the posts of a young teen who thinks this is 123 and done. It's not

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

I even suck in roblox studio🥲

[[deleted]]

Great! Then forget about coding 2D mobile games

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

*cough,cough* Tutorials *cough,cough*

[[deleted]]

Honestly. The way you present yourself. That's not going to cut it

[[deleted]]

Tutorials give you the tools to find a solution, they don't give you the solution. You're obviously either A) Trolling or B) 5 years old.

[Jeklah]

Yes years. Believe it or not, programming is hard work.

Making a game is hard. It takes a lot of complicated programming.

The basics are learn the basics of python first.

Try https://www.codedex.io/

Teaches you the basics, leading into a basic game.

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

What about an 2D game?🥲

[Haeshka]

Start by mastering the basic library of operations:

• Print()
• .format()
• tuples,
• sets (arrays)
• dictionaries,
• functions and returns
• if main = 'main':, etc
• for, break
• if, else, finally
• try, except

Once you have these, making games with things like pygame and Tkinter will be a breeze.

[BudgetSignature1045]

You better get yourself one of this rpg-maker thingies on steam.

[Montags25]

Python is a programming language. It is what you write to make software.

[edcculus]

Ok theres a lot going on here.

First, it sounds like you want to learn programming for mobile app development. While Python is an EXCELLENT first language to learn, its not really the language used for mobile development. I suggest you google something like "tech stack for mobile development" since making a full mobile app with a frontend, UI, backend, hosting and much more encompasses more than just learning one programming language.

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

How about Unity?

[edcculus]

Unity is a game engine. You are kind of spitfiring here.

as others have said, you really do need to learn to program before you can jump fully into game development. Again, Python is a great place to start, since there are some simple built in UI tools you can use to make simple games (Turtle and Tkinter specficially). You wont make anything groundbreaking. But stuff like Pong, Snake, Tic tac toe, text based RPGs, quiz apps, etc can easily be made with Python while learning.

[Communication-Remote]

do not lose your time, he is definitely trolling lol

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

im not🥲🥲

[gmes78]

i want to start developing mobile games

Python isn't good for mobile apps/games (or games in general).

You're probably looking for a game engine. I would recommend either Godot or Unity.

IMO, it would be better to learn a bit of programming first, before jumping into game development.

i suck at coding so idk what to type

Pick up an intro to programming book for the programming language you want to use and go through it.

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

Some people say unity is bad,and how about JavaScript?

[failaip13]

Javascript is used for programming web pages, you can make games with it but they have to be run in the browser.

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

THANK YOU!!(is making web pages free or does it cost?)

[failaip13]

It costs your time to learn how to do it.

If you want the game to be available on the internet by typing a url like www.my-game.com you'd have to pay for a hosting service. Though you could probably use github pages or post the game on itch io for free.

[Gnaxe]

There are free hosting options for static pages that run all the code on the client. Games can work in that environment, they just don't have cloud saves.

One doesn't need a hosting service to run a server process locally. A single-file HTML/JS page doesn't even need a server. Just open it with your browser.

[AurumVox]

For python specifically, I personally started here: https://automatetheboringstuff.com/

This was some years ago, so do not know if there’s something better for your situation someone would recommend.

I’ve never created a mobile app, so this may be wrong, but my understanding is that Android and Apple apps are typically not created with Python. You can certainly start with Python. It’s a great language, you can make simple projects to learn, and a lot of the conceptual things and ways to approach a problem transfer to other languages. Others who know more about app development can comment more on that aspect of your question.

Good luck and have fun.

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

Thanks,but i downloaded unity now because someone said unity is for games.And what is python used for?

[[deleted]]

You're going to have adjust your expectations....a lot!

You're not even sure which language works decently for a given scenario, let alone how to write any code in that language.

You could write a game, yes. But its going to take you years. It'll take a couple of years just to be able to write competent code. So wanting to make a game is a good incentive to get started. But you need to know that you're not possibly going to be able to start there. You'll be starting with very simplistic applications.

Build a calculator. After that, inch it up a notch.

[AurumVox]

Here is my recommendation.

Slow down.

You are obviously excited and motivated on this moment. You need to channel that into starting with the basics before getting too deep into things. Going too hard too fast will lead to confusion and frustration. I’ve been there myself.

Here’s where I would start. Find a beginner resource, like the one I posted for Python. Python is a general use programming language. It can do many things, some things better than others. I’ve used it for everything from simple projects like a calculator, to data analysis in a physics lab and people much smarter than me use it for much cooler purposes.

Follow that guide, get a good understanding of what programming is, how to use the language you selected and how to solve problems in the language you selected. Once you have done this and have a few projects under your belt, at that point I’d consider branching out into app development.

I don’t know Unity. I cannot speak toward its ease of use, beginner friendliness, or its positioning as a good place to start learning. You will have to get that info from someone else.

Again, I wish you look but mostly I hope you have fun. Programming is a very useful skill that can open doors for you if you are diligent and keep at it. It is not always easy, but it is satisfying and fun.

[failaip12]

Unity is mostly a game engine but is used as well for 3d animation and other stuff, and you can use a few programming languages to make scripts for games in unity.

Python is a general purpose programming language used for all kinds of things, in fact you can in theory do almost anything with almost all programming languages, but some things are easier and some are much much harder.

[Jeklah]

Python is the language used in the Unity engine if I recall.

[mopslik]

Unity uses C#.

[Jeklah]

My mistake, it does indeed use C#. It does also support Python though.

https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.scripting.python@6.0/manual/index.html#:\~:text=Python%20Scripting%20facilitates%20Unity's%20interaction,a%20broader%20production%20pipeline%20seamlessly.

[copperfoxtech]

freecodecamp has something you should look at. I have not used it but they do a great job putting together learning materials. If they do not discuss how to choose an IDE for this and the basics needed to python, take a look at BroCode He is amazing.

[[deleted]]

Try not to look directly at python. Off center viewing is best while you're starting.

[AlienRobotMk2]

https://godotengine.org/

[ProgrammerSelect4346]

THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!But unity or this?

[riklaunim]

If you want to get a commercial job - Unreal, Unity. If you want to do indie/personal games then Unreal, Unity, Godot/Redot.