Introduction

Welcome to the world of computer science and game development!

This curriculum introduces you to the fundamentals of programming through Lua, a beginner-friendly programming language, and Roblox Studio, a platform for designing and developing interactive 3D games. By combining these tools, you’ll learn how to bring your own Roblox games to life!

Programming is how we give instructions to a computer. In Roblox Studio, Lua scripts add functionality to our games—it controls how objects behave, how players interact with the world, and how game logic works. For example, you can use Lua to make a door open when a player steps on a button, track a player’s score, or create an enemy that chases the player.

Lua is widely used in game development because it is efficient (translation: it runs quickly without using a lot of computer power) and flexible (translation: it can be used for many different tasks). It has been used in games like Roblox, World of Warcraft, and Angry Birds to control animations, physics, and a variety of other gameplay mechanics.

Whether you are completely new to coding or possess prior experience, this curriculum will guide you through step-by-step lessons and interactive projects, giving you the skills to write your own scripts. By learning Lua, you’ll not only develop skills applicable to Roblox Studio, but also gain a solid foundation for understanding other programming languages, including—but not limited to—Python, C#, and Java.