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Scripting Terms

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Why do we use variables?

To store information for later reference.

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What is a variable?

A line of code that can store a value.

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How to type a variable?

local variableName = variableValue

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How do you write a function?

local function functionName()

     -- Code goes here

end

functionName() -- To call the function later on.

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What are the two types of functions?

Functions that are called instantly and functions that are called later in the script.

Scripting Introduction

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Where can local scripts run?

Only in folders underneath the player.

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What are the three types of scripts?

Local, server, and module scripts.

300

Where should we handle inputs? (keyboard presses, clicks, etc.)

In a local script.

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How do we send inputs from the client to the server?

Through remote events.

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What is it called when we separate our scripting functions based on what they do? Keeping all scripts separate and formatted based on their functions?

OOP (Object oriented programming)

HARD

100

What are the remote event events called in local and server scripts?

OnServerEvent and OnClientEvent.

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Why do we use a local script for client input?

The server cannot access client events.

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Where should we handle cooldown functions? (client or server)

On the server.

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What's the difference between a RemoteEvent and a RemoteFunction?

A RemoteEvent can be picked up from any script, while a RemoteFunction can only be connected to one function in one script.

500

If we have a shop set up in our game, what should the function on the server look like to handle when a player buys an item?

buyRemoteEvent.OnServerEvent:Connect(function(item)

     -- Code to handle the purchasing

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