SpriteKit - How do I learn to use this?

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kennyfully88 OP

Created Oct ’22

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I'm new to iOS Development (Coming from being a web dev who made games via JavaScript).

I was wondering how does one properly read and understand the documentation for SpriteKit? I do know how to code in Swift, but particularly it is very hard for me to read and understand how to use these Apple Developer Documentations.

If there is anyone out there that knows some useful tutorials or tips on how to read and understand the documentation to a point of understanding how and where I can write my code, I would be very appreciated for the help.

Answered by szymczyk in 731328022

You can find the book 2D Apple Games by Tutorials at the following URL:

https://github.com/raywenderlich/deprecated-books

SpriteKit hasn't changed much since the book came out. The biggest issue you'll have to deal with is Xcode changes.

The following sites has some introductory articles on using SpriteKit:

https://www.checksimgames.com/

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ssmith_c OP

Oct ’22

try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJfh8wXbfEw hth, Stuart

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kennyfully88 OP

Oct ’22

That man is very informative about what he is doing!

Anyway, I also found this link (made by the same guy in the YouTube video)

https://www.hackingwithswift.com/100/45

That isn't exactly a full enhanced tutorial, but gives a beginner like me a better idea of how to make something. Thank you for pushing me in the right direction!

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szymczyk OP

Oct ’22

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You can find the book 2D Apple Games by Tutorials at the following URL:

https://github.com/raywenderlich/deprecated-books

SpriteKit hasn't changed much since the book came out. The biggest issue you'll have to deal with is Xcode changes.

The following sites has some introductory articles on using SpriteKit:

https://www.checksimgames.com/

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Johnno OP

Oct ’22

Paul Hudson also covers integrating SpriteKit with SwiftUI - which is something I am doing for all my new games. I use SwiftUI for the surrounding menus and setting screens and SpriteView for my SpriteKit screen.

https://www.hackingwithswift.com/quick-start/swiftui/how-to-integrate-spritekit-using-spriteview

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