Changelog

This document details all the new features, improvements, and fixes we made with each release of learn to code from zero.

Learn to Code From Zero 1.2.1

Released on September 25, 2022

Content changes

Make some images smaller in debugger series
Clarify explanation in debugger series lesson 4
Re-capture images in debugger lesson 6 for a sharper look

Bug fixes

Fix practices dock not showing on startup
Restore error on call to show in debugger project

Learn to Code From Zero 1.2.0

Released on September 24, 2022

This release brings a completely new chapter dedicated to bug fixing. Through 6 lessons, it will teach about the debugger, an essential tool in your programming arsenal.

Based on your feedback, we also added new explanations and images to existing chapters. And as usual, we addressed all the bugs you reported, but their count and severity are getting lower with the latest releases.

Content changes

Add new chapter dedicated to bug fixing with the debugger
Add hints to last 9 practices (#292)
Update simple dialog box practice instructions
Fix typo in blue noise exercise
Fix punctuation in gems counting practice
Improve phrasing in Adding the menu to the obstacle course
Add mac hotkeys alternatives in lessons
Add page about the differences between Mac and PC hotkeys
Add extra illustration and explanation to top-down character sprite frame lookup
Break down variable assignment in slideshow series (#300)
Add new dictionary cheatsheet to chapter 6 (#296)
Remove unused floor normal on bat scripts in side scroller series
Rename variables to make them clearer and more different in slideshow series
Simplify speed boost code in obstacle course series
Add use and explanation of is_equal_approx() in speed boost lesson
Add errata to dialogue box theme video about tab position
Add explanation and link on security in resource vs JSON guide
Clarify that checkmarks are preserved in updating guide
Write bonus guide about animation easings in Godot
Add pictures showing how to add theme to slideshow

Improvements

Improve look of the demos browser in complete projects

Bug fixes

Prevent adding more skill points than allowed in character stats demo
Fix character avoiding slow down when using speed boost along wall in obstacle course series
Fix signal error when time depletes in obstacle course part 3
Ensure checkmark doesn’t always turn green in slowing turret practice
Fix dialogue box complete demo appearing truncated in completed project

Learn to Code From Zero 1.1.4

Released on August 26, 2022

Content changes

Suggest using AnimationPlayer.advance() in obstacle course series
Rewrite fortune cookie practice instructions
Break down how the add_line() function runs again in scoreboard series
Rename line to row in scoreboard series to distinguish from lines of code
Add more detailed explanations in listing names lesson introduction
Improve explanation of onready variable in scoreboard series
Improve phrasing in scoreboard name form lesson
Fix typo in object types and classes lesson
Fix typo in path of sorcerers challenge
Fix typo in Creating nodes and scene instances
Rename hurtbox into hitbox in Coding the first mob
Remake tests in picking up the gems practice to give precise feedback on what to change

Improvements

Show and hide the final game panel in the end game practice
Make increasing the gem counter practice more flexible

Bug fixes

Fix error making test always fail in blue noise practice
Correct code incorrectly passing check in marbles practice

Learn to Code From Zero 1.1.3

Released on August 15, 2022

Content changes

Correct discrepancy in practice name in tower defense series
Allow passing an argument to the start() function in Adding timer practice
Improve and clarify explanation of the queue_free() function
Correct typo in Pressure plate doors lesson
Add bonus guide on setting up a split screen co-op view
Properly override movement in rockets in tower defense series
Make the explanations of node and scene more concrete in script and scene instancing guide (#255)
Remake the bonus direction vector video with more explanations
Simplify bomb behavior in final project and lessons
Update required Godot version in how to install godot
Make all body_entered signal type hints Node for consistency
Add #… comments in coding character stats lesson
Fix typo in creating a disappearing platform practice

Bug fixes

Ensure visibility test is reliable in EndGame practice
Fix timer only detected as first child in adding timer practice
Fix speed going back up not properly detected in tower defense practice
Make steering practice tests more robust in first chapter
Better check if offsets are random in blue noise practice
Fix shader error introduced by Godot 3.5

Learn to Code From Zero 1.1.2

Released on July 28, 2022

Content changes

Add more information to description of The slowing turret practice
Fix typo in practice code tag
Fix typo in Listening to player input practice task list
Fix typo in Flipping sprites practice hints
Update download instructions
Explain the difference between relative and absolute paths
Add missing image in node and scene instance guide
Break down why we must set variables in setters in obstacle course

Improvements

Reduce minimum font size in GDQuest Practices dock
Make GDQuest Practices text size relative to editor font size setting
Reduce margins and separation for small displays
Scale Practices dock margins and vertical spacing with editor scale

Bug fixes

Attempt to fix a rare edge case when running the project with Run instead of Edit
Require two calls to randf() in random positions practice
Remove need for a specific file name in Fortune cookie practice
Bump user profile version number to force new practices to register
Update link to how to download and run Godot on website

Learn to Code From Zero 1.1.1

Released on July 12, 2022

Content changes

Improve phrasing in character stats lesson
Fix typo in Winning or losing the race
Clarify last section in Loading existing score lesson in scoreboard series
Remove duplicate condition in UICharacterStats.gd
Remove video playback issue note in Making the ship boost
Add intro guide on how to update to newer versions

Bug fixes

Correct tests in Adding keyboard input practice
Add missing start project for character stats lesson
Prevent error when there’s no simulated inputs in practices that use virtual input
Make boost input check more reliable in Adding boost timer practice
Ensure images load in physics cheatsheet
Add way to force Input.is_action_just_pressed() in _process()

Learn to Code From Zero 1.1.0

Released on July 9, 2022

New features

Redesign the practices dock
Add support for images in practices dock

Content changes

Add interactive demo about physics layers and masks
Add a video introduction to the tower defense series
Add a video on how to complete the first practice step-by-step
Add physics cheat sheet to obstacle course part 2
Replace hand pointers in the first five chapters’ videos
Review and improve the obstacle course part 3 series
Update Listening to player input practice to use Input.get_axis()
Remove obsolete mention about practice in Adding keyboard input
Modify turret lessons to properly override rotation behavior
Add extra hint to Adding a double jump practice to make velocity.y negative
Remove extra code lines from listing in Adding the speed boost pickup
Remove missing image in Exporting your game
Remove outdated code style rule from Our coding style guide
Rename area variable to something clearer in Obstacle course part 2
Correct instructions to change line color in Pressure plate doors
Add marble sprite to Marbles practice, update practice text
Add illustration of rock offsets in random rock series
Make a nicer inheritance tree image in character stats lesson
Remove two unused script files in tower defense series
Improve error messages and tests in pickup up gems practice (#231)
Add bonus video showcasing the collision layers and masks demo
Add instructions to double-check RESET animation in disappearing platform lesson
Add hints to practices
Rewrite many practices’ descriptions and tasks for the new dock
Add explicit instructions to open projects and scenes in every chapter
Add extra instructions to unzip and set up Godot projects in To Space and Beyond!
Add instructions to unzip project in last chapter
Add explanations on how to follow lessons in To Space and Beyond!
Add new guide about nodes and scene instances to scoreboard series
Add obstacle course part 3 practices to lessons
Rename first project to to space and beyond in practices dock

Bug fixes

Allow optional floats in eight-way movement practice
Rewrite input testing code for double jump in Adding double jump practice
Restore correct collision layers for slow down area in obstacle course series
Prevent hard-coded vector from completing random rocks practice
Prevent error when first running the UICustomizeCharacter scene

Learn to Code From Zero 1.0.3

Released on June 21, 2022

Content changes

Update completed demo lists in main menu, sort manually instead of by name
Teach Input.get_axis() in To space and beyond!
Update eight way movement series to explain Input.get_vector()
Remove errata in spaceship series after series remake
Change formatting of is_ready_to_attack() in last project, remove backslashes
Add instructions to create a TestRoom script in last chapter
Explain how to color the pressure plate and door connecting line
Update collision layers and masks in obstacle course part 2
Mention that practices don’t have to be completed in the intro guide
Replace “rewrite” with “override” in Coding a turret that shoots multiple enemies
Improve wording in introduction series
Remove required actions instructions for practices as we now simulate them
Improve wording in To space and beyond!
Add text explanation on how to toggle grid snapping in assemble game series
Add two questions and answers in Controlling the ship with the keyboard
Link to input action guide from other lesson in To space and beyond!
Add explanation of why we use drag_factor in Steering the ship smoothly
Add explicit script name in second part of Coding character stats
Update movement dead zone and add note to top-down movement series

Improvements

Limit the orbit distance of mobs

Bug fixes

Remove line causing error in Select random item practice
Fix error about missing nodes when first opening Saving practice
Fix error about missing nodes when first opening Equipping items practice
Fix several minor errors in complete demo projects
Add missing tests in equipment menu practice
Ensure player can’t avoid slow-down in obstacle course part 2
Prevent missing settings error in customization menu in obstacle course part 3
Make files in each part of the obstacle course series standalone

Learn to Code From Zero 1.0.2

Released on June 12, 2022

Content changes

Add English video subtitles for chapters 9 to 14.
Make the explanation more explicit for the inventory grid practice
Improve phrasing throughout the last chapter
Allow calling set_text() before adding TodoItem in TodoList practice
Add support for nesting instance() call in add_child() in InventoryTests practice
Remove duplicate instruction to add setter to settings in Obstacle course
Move function call from practice tests to practice in gems practice
Change the side scroller jumping pad practice to prevent 3 jumps
Rewrite double jump tests to simulate jumps double-jump practice

Bug fixes

Remove solution code from FlipSprite practice
Remove main scene in practices project
Remove line of code accessing nonexistent property in Obstacle course part 3
Fix practices with image files breaking when reverting them through dock

Learn to Code From Zero 1.0.1

Released on June 3, 2022

Content changes

Remove duplicate explanation in Coding the push mechanic
Update practice image in dialogue tree series
Remove buttons from picture in dialogue tree series
Explicitly initialize variable with null in Homing rocket lesson
Fix typo in Shooting homing rockets
Update roadmap following 1.0 release
Add missing pictures in course conclusion
Fix formatting in Creating the main scene

Bug fixes

Merge obstacle course part 3 practice files and register them in dock
Allow bat skin to rest when touching the ceiling without floor checks
Fix typo in obstacle course part 2 code
Attempt to fix errors showing up due to testing framework
Normalize direction vectors in three practices

Learn to Code From Zero 1.0.0

Released on May 31, 2022

Content changes

Add final project with 20 lessons and two new Godot projects
Add two more lessons to obstacle course part 3
Add four practices to obstacle course part 3
Improve phrasing in obstacle course part 3
Improve phrasing in side-scroller series
Remove unnecessary line of code in disappearing platform lesson
Correct typo in Creating a bat that chases the mouse
Improve phrasing in explanation of #… in Steering the ship smoothly
Make script names in random rock series match names used in lessons
Remove comments at the top of final code listings in random rock series
Link to bonus video in Controling the ship with the keyboard
Remove type hints from onready vars in second part of the obstacle course
Add explanation about rigid body center of mass to side-scroller series
Correct the ready question explanation in Listing names in the scoreboard
Add instruction to enable bbcode in dialogue tree series
Mention where to save the slideshow scene in the first lesson
Correct last sentence of Making the robot die lesson
Improve phrasing in our recommended editor settings

Improvements

Simulate inputs in practices instead of requiring manual input
Change project options and texture filtering to avoid gaps in tile maps

Bug fixes

Make provided dialog boxes fonts use a size of 26 to match lesson
Make text animation speed consistent in DialogueTree series, update lesson
Move bumping into walls practice to match much lesson order
Store initial collision mask in Animating and coding the ghost effect
Remove solution from the double jump practice code
Fourth attempt to address unreliable checks in practices with input actions
Add type for a variable that can’t use inferred type in dialogue tree series
Allow using int values with the thrusters in godot-practices project
Remove visual gaps in the tower defense series’ tilemap
Correct broken dependencies in rock scenes in blue noise demos
Correct node path in obstacle course part 2 starter project

Learn to Code From Zero 0.13.0

Released on May 22, 2022

Content changes

Add first 6 lessons of the obstacle course series, part 3.

Learn to Code From Zero 0.12.0

Released on May 20, 2022

Content changes

Add two more lessons to the platformer series
Make the jump pad practice match the code we wrote in the series more closely
Correct typo in Adding the speed boost pickup
Make timer signal match previous lesson in Adding the speed boost pickup
Fix typo in Coding the robot’s base movement

Bug fixes

Correct double jump practice completion not getting saved
Fix vector display in marbles practice and save on completion

Learn to Code From Zero 0.11.0

Released on May 19, 2022

Release the first 11 lessons in the platformer series along with 3 practices
Improve the phrasing and fix typos in the obstacle course part two

Bug fixes

Prevent solving Changing sprite frame practice by adding 1 to the frame
Prevent passing flipping sprites practice by setting flip properties to true
Add missing finish screen and test to EndGame practice
Allow calling set_text() before or after adding child in Poem practice

Learn to Code From Zero 0.10.0

Released on May 16, 2022

Content changes

Add 6 new video lessons to the obstacle course part 2 series
Add extra instruction in PartyMembersList practice
Explain adding fonts to rich text label in dialogue tree series
Mention that we keep textures for 2 slides in slideshow series
Mention to watch videos before reading the following text in intro
Changed confusing dialogue system intro title and phrasing
Update obstacle course level layout in part 2 series

Bug fixes

Remove dashed lines drawing on every circle collision shape

Learn to Code From Zero 0.9.0

Released on May 14, 2022

Content changes

Add obstacle course part 2 series with 8 lessons and 3 practices
- More videos coming soon to complete this series
Correct typo in function name in Slowing down mobs
Add step-by-step instructions to import projects in Godot
Improve phrasing in tower defense series
Remove script icon from screenshot in shooting turret lesson
Improve phrasing and add explanations in picking the gems practice

Bug fixes

Account for absolute paths in Planet Defender practice

Learn to Code From Zero 0.8.1

Released on May 7, 2022

Content changes

Correct typo in function name in Changing the character sprite
Correct typo in Refactoring our code to make more turrets
Add missing gif image in Tower Defense series
Explain elif in Displaying the right text and character portrait
Move $ explanation in Listing names in the score panel
Improve the explanation of resources under Styling the scoreboard video
Explain why the signal callback needs an argument in obstacle course series

Bug fixes

Make chest animation name match between practice and completed project
Fix Bumping in walls practice getting stuck before running checks
Re-add missing variable in PlanetDefender practice
Improve rocket angle detection in PlanetDefender practice
Prevent from validating inputs pressed simultaneously in practices
Improve checks in steering ship practice when pressing keys quickly
Improve reliability of checks in Choose the right frame practice

Learn to Code From Zero 0.8.0

Released on May 7, 2022

Content changes

Add tower defense turret AI series with 10 lessons and 3 practices
Add explanation about updating player scores in Loading existing scores
Add instructions to make the container expand in Adding score to the Scoreboard
Improve phrasing and formatting in obstacle course series

Bug fixes

Add support for removing practices from user progress file
Fix simple dialogue practice checks not running
Don’t use node properties if node doesn’t exist in practice tester

Learn to Code From Zero 0.7.0

Released on May 4, 2022

This release polishes the obstacle course series and adds 3 practices for it.

Content changes

Replace animated gif in obstacle course series introduction
Add instructions to fix a bug with the push wall’s collision box
Add maze practice in the obstacle course series
Add Picking the gems practice to obstacle course series
Add two pictures at the start of Adding the finish area lesson
Swap two pictures order in obstacle course series
Clarify physics vs visuals explanation in obstacle course series
Add explanation about signal arguments in Coding the push mechanic
Add EndGame practice to obstacle course series

Bug fixes

Update completed obstacle course code to match lesson 10 of obstacle course series
Account for extra correct use of randi() in SelectRandomItem practice
Wait for the tested scene root to be ready to test signal connections in practices

Learn to Code From Zero 0.6.0

Released on May 2, 2022

Content changes

Add obstacle course series with 10 lessons

Learn to Code From Zero 0.5.0

Released on April 30, 2022

Content changes

Add series about generating random rocks with 4 lessons and 4 practices
Improve phrasing in top-down movement series
Make steering vector variable match between lesson and MakingShipSteer practice

Bug fixes

Re-add wrongly deleted slideshow backgrounds
Change assemble project to preserve aspect ratio to avoid health bar offset

Learn to Code From Zero 0.4.1

Released on April 25, 2022

Content changes

Explain why we create user interfaces in Dialogue system introduction
Add missing sophia_sad.png file in practice project
Add missing texture_rect definition in code listing in dialogue tree series
Fix missing add_quit_button() function in Adding buttons to our dialogue box
Rename variable in Eight way movement practice
Fix person names in practice description in Dissecting the dialogue’s data
Put plain link to youtube video in Making the ship boost to avoid error
Made code comments easier to read in code snippets

Bug fixes

Rewrite Eight way movement practice tests to be more reliable with input
Rewrite Flipping when going left practice test for more reliable checks
Rewrite Choose the right frame practice test for more reliable checks
Fix error when loading saved progress that would cause progress not to show
Fixed Making the ship boost lesson loading error

Learn to Code From Zero 0.4.0

Released on April 23, 2022

This content update brings two new chapters:

The branching dialogue
Top-down character movement

Content changes

Write dialogue tree series with 6 lessons and 2 practices
Add top-down character movement series with 7 lessons and 7 practices
Add English subtitles to videos in the first six chapters
Add alternate youtube link for video that won’t load on Firefox
Add instructions to create a new Godot project
Add errata with new folder path in To space and beyond
Add picture to show the attach script button in scoreboard lesson
Remove explanation about filename in preload function after lesson change
Add troubleshooting point when adding rooms to the assembled game

Bug fixes

Make practices progress save file update practice paths when they changed
Fix practice output panel getting cropped on macOS
Make the dialogue box advance slower in the Simple dialogue box practice

Learn to Code From Zero 0.3.1

Released on April 18, 2022

Content changes

Improve image dimensions in every chapter
Improve layout of the UI nodes cheat-sheet
Add instructions to assign the predefined theme to the slideshow
Add missing button variable definition in Coding the Slideshow
Add slideshow backgrounds to practice project
Make slideshow common folder structure match between practice and final project
Rename slide_data variable into slide in slideshow series
Add instruction to set the TextureRect’s size flag in Slideshow series
Rename DialogBoxes directories into DialogueBoxes
Compare slide index instead of button text to quit slideshow

Bug fixes

Fix fonts having a bad look for some users in godot-practices project

Learn to Code From Zero 0.3.0

Released on April 16, 2022

This update brings the slideshow series with 4 lessons, 2 videos, and 2 practices. We also added 2 new practices and 2 new guides to the scoreboard series initially released last week.

New features

Add overall progress bar to practices dock
Improved GDScript code syntax highlighting to make code more readable on the website
Added node icons next to node names in lessons

Content changes

Add Slideshow series with 4 lessons, 2 videos, and 2 practices
Add missing code to listing in Adding score to the form
Improve explanations and add gif in Designing the scoreboard
Explain resources and fonts in Styling the scoreboard with theme
Improve explanations and add code examples in Listing names in the score panel
Add reminder of what $ does in Listing names in the score panel
Add hide button image and purpose in Adding a form to enter your name
Add picture to Adding a score when pressing the Ok button
Improve phrasing and clarity in Adding score to the scoreboard form
Clarify the TodoList practice steps
Add scoreboard set_text practice
Add scoreboard instance() practice
Improve clarity and formatting in scoreboard series
Add instruction to attach a script to the ScoreForm
Add instruction to set the HideButton’s text to “Hide”
Write signals connection guide
Add most useful UI nodes cheatsheet
Replace temporary picture in dialogue system intro, add slideshow result
Temporarily remove blue noise practices
Specify in TodoList practice that you need to add TodoList children in error message
Write pitches for 2 more practices in the Scoreboard

Bug fixes

Remove solution from steering practice
Make ship thrusters work with max_speed being an int
Correct image with wrong node name in Adding score to the score form
Fix error when pressing key after removing member variable in practice
Fix practices added in new releases not marked as completed
Add missing image in last scoreboard lesson

Learn to Code From Zero 0.2.0

Released on April 9, 2022

This release adds the Scoreboard series with 8 lessons and 1 practice.

Content changes

Add Scoreboard series
Make velocity values not use constants in To Space and Beyond!
Correct two grammar mistakes in introduction
Clarify sentence in Flying spaceship: your first scene and script
Improve phrasing in Moving the spaceship
Add direction check explanation in Controling the ship with the keyboard
Update Early access page for release 0.2
Correct typo in How to stay productive and motivated
Clarify a sentence in How to use practices

Improvements

Reduce margin on buttons in practices dock
Make practice tests only run on a matching practice scene
Add system to test and warn user about practice code requirements

Bug fixes

Make input check pass with single quotes in Adding Input

Learn to Code From Zero 0.1.2

Released on April 5, 2022

Content changes

Make multiply by delta test work even with other multiplications
Add extra test to Listening to player input practice
Add comment not to override member variables in first practices
Write guide with our recommended editor settings
Add guide on how to work with the course’s practices
Move guide on how to install godot to introduction chapter
Remove space after links

Improvements

Make practice the main scene when opening through plugin
Show confirmation popup when resetting practices progress
Indicate success when resetting progress or practice

Bug fixes

Fix poor font rendering on high-dpi displays
Add test to steering practice to prevent erroneous answer
Fix steering practice check 2 sometimes failing on some systems
Make steering practice accept drag_factor up to 0.3 as valid
Make build system adapt links to the web platform

Learn to Code From Zero 0.1.1

Released on April 1, 2022

Content

Fix one word being cut in the video in Assembling your first game: introduction
Update images showing where to download course files
Make links clickable in The Learn GDScript app
Improve phrasing in What you’ll learn
Improve phrasing and fix grammar error in Our approach to teaching code
Fix typo in What to expect from the course
Improve phrasing in Roadmap
Add troubleshooting and answer to Adding the missing pieces

Bug fixes

Fix assert error when switching weapons too fast in godot-game-to-assemble
Fix some vertical doors not blocking player in godot-game-to-assemble

Learn to Code From Zero 0.1.0

Released on March 31, 2022

New features

Code a practice system running in Godot
Allow users to track and reset their progress with practices
Design an interface to open practices and see progress from the Godot editor
Design a title screen to browse finished demos

Content

Write five introduction guides to make the most of the course
New project: assembling your first game
New project: To Space and Beyond!
- It comes with four tutorials, four practices, a guide on input mappings, and a guide to better understand Godot’s scenes, nodes, scripts, and scenes.

Godot

Community Discussion

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Does this course update to Godot 4.0

September 12, 2023 5:39pm

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When do you put the "Mark as done"-Button at the bottom of the site too?

June 9, 2023 4:42pm

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Very happy to see such a long changelog.

April 19, 2023 11:56pm

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When will the lesson be updated for Godot 4?

March 4, 2023 12:24pm

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Mark as done button

January 1, 2023 5:47am

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