Jumpstart to 2D Game Development: Godot 4.3+ for Beginners

Master JavaScript, HTML, CSS and Web Development using Game Programming - Build Games/Apps with ChatGPT and Gen AI!

Created by: Andre LaMothe
Computer Scientist / Embedded Engineer / Author

What Will I Learn?

• Students will learn HTML5 + CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) + JavaScript from the ground up. As well as touch on many Computer Science topics.
• Students will learn about many of the new exciting features of the HTML5 APIs such as the Canvas for graphics, asynchronous and high performance coding.
• Students will learn the basics of Computer Graphics including rasterization, how to draw objects, bitmapped graphics, and how to create a "Sprite" engine.
• Students will learn how to load and play sounds and music in their JavaScript programs.
• Students will learn how to use numerous tools such as graphics and sound editors to manipulate content for their games.
• Students will learn how to get user input from the keyboard and mouse to control their game characters.
• Students will learn how to use LLMs (Large Language Models) and Generative AI like ChatGPT to help them write fully functioning games.
• Students will learn Game Development by developing over half a dozen classic video games with the help of AI and ChatGPT.
• And finally, students will be able to put all these things together and create amazing games of their own.

Requirements

• A modern Windows, MacOS, or Linux PC (or VM) capable of running browser based games and running tools like Krita Paint and the Audacity Sound Editor.
• A Junior / High School or equivalent understanding of mathematics. Basically, addition, subtraction, a little algebra and vectors from time to time.
• No programming experience is necessary, but it doesn't hurt if you know another programming language such as C/C++, C#, Python, BASIC, or even Java.
• A lot of patience! This is a university style course with 30-60 minute lectures. We are going to start with "Hello World" in HTML and JavaScript and by the end of the course you will be writing complete video games with and without the help of AI.

Target audience

• Anyone interested in learning about HTML + CSS + JavaScript in a fun way by making games.
• Programmers that already know another language(s), but want to learn about HTML + JavaScript development using game development as the platform for learning.
• Anyone that is interested in learning how to use Generative AIs and ChatGPT to help write complex programs such as video games.
• In a nutshell, this course is for anyone that wants to learn how to make browser based games and applications in JavaScript that can be deployed to billions of users using AI to collaborate with in way that has never been possible before.