Scripting question

[Pecman]

So i'm going to follow one of my long-term goals and start to learn how to script. My question is in what fields should i expand my knowledge in inorder to become a GOOD scripter? I do have some knowledge, but limited. So please let me know!

[Swizzbeat]

Java.

[Jack]

You cant script without knowing java.

[BotRS123]

So i'm going to follow one of my long-term goals and start to learn how to script. My question is in what fields should i expand my knowledge in inorder to become a GOOD scripter? I do have some knowledge, but limited. So please let me know!

The golden rules of learning to script are listed below.

1. Learn Java (at the very least, the basics)

2. Look at the scripting skeleton

3. Look at a working local script

4. Look at the API

[Proto]

gl bro!

[Anaesthetic]

Learn the basics of Java and check out some of the awesome tutorials in the tutorials section of this website

Learn the basics of Java and check out some of the awesome tutorials in the tutorials section of this website

[Cinnamon]

> You can learn the basics with literally three youtube videos. 

 

> Decompile scripts and learn from it.

 

> There are amazing tutorials in the Tutorial section.

 

> http://www.codecademy.com - Learn Javascript by hand on learning, free. 

 

Goodluck!

[Pecman]

Thank you guys! I do know the basics of java but after reading your comments i will enhance my java skills even further.

[Nezz]

 

 

> http://www.codecademy.com - Learn Javascript by hand on learning, free. 

 

Goodluck!

>Javascript

uwot

 

OT:

Learn Java, the basics are good enough for simple scripts (like Freddy's Willow Chopper that only uses one ax and only has banking in one location with no other options such as power chopping)

But if you want to do anything more than that (AIO things) you should learn more than just the basics. I would suggest spending at least a month just learning Java before getting into scripting to ensure you actually know how to program before you learn how to script.

Then go through Pandemic's two tutorials (which should make perfect sense if you know Java, if it doesn't make sense you should go spend another month on just Java)

Then go through a "How to use Nodes in your script!" tutorial (which should make sense if you know more than the basics of Java, if it doesn't and you want to use them you should spend another month on just Java)

And then you're on your way. :')

 

Java tutorials are pretty easy to find, just google "Java tutorials" and most of the top results should work wonders.

If you have questions about Java, I would suggest trying to figure them out yourself before asking someone for help (google is your friend, and "problem solving" is a good thing to have on a resume later in life)

If it's a problem with the API, I'm sure most OSD's will try to help, though again I'd suggest looking through the docs yourself before asking someone.

[Swizzbeat]

> http://www.codecademy.com - Learn Javascript by hand on learning, free. 

This is why only scripters should help scripters 

[Cinnamon]

This is why only scripters should help scripters 

 

Thats where I started of from in my CS class, k