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Creating a Downloadable Desktop Game in JavaScript with Tauri

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Overview

Dive into a comprehensive tutorial on creating a downloadable desktop game using JavaScript, the KAPLAY library, and Tauri. Learn to set up the development environment, load assets, implement fullscreen functionality, create a game menu, develop player logic, and build a complete game with a save system and score UI. Explore the process of building the project for distribution and gain additional insights on game distribution. Try out the finished game, access the source code, and follow along with detailed chapters covering every aspect of game development. Suitable for developers looking to expand their skills in JavaScript game programming and desktop application development.

Syllabus

⌨️ Intro
⌨️ Setup
⌨️ Loading assets
⌨️ Implementing fullscreen + enabling Tauri APIs
⌨️ Creating the game menu
⌨️ Implementing player logic
⌨️ Finishing the game menu
⌨️ Implementing the game but the save system first
⌨️ Implementing the game for real
⌨️ Implementing the score UI
⌨️ Building the project for distribution
⌨️ Additional info regarding distribution

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