Name: Game Programming From Scratch 101
Start: 2025-11-16T10:45:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-16T13:45:00-05:00
Location: Hackers Guild PGH

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll use Python and the Raylib game programming library to create the classic Snake game entirely from scratch, with no engine.

By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation for exploring deeper topics like game engine development, building games free from commercial engine constraints, or simply gaining a clearer picture of how professional engines work behind the scenes.

Who is this for:
\- Programmers who have an understanding of the basics: Variables\, Control Flow\, Functions\, Modules/Libraries\, etc\.

Pre-requisites:
\- Install Python \(If you have Linux or Mac\, this is likely already installed on your device\)
\- Install the Python raylib package\. \(https://pypi\.org/project/raylib/\) Please verify everything is working by copy\, pasting\, and running the sample program in the link
\- Install a text editor or IDE\. Recommended for this workshop: VS Code
\- If using VS Code\, please install the Python extension that will be useful for running your game and providing syntax highlighting\.

Please arrive at 10:45am if you had any problems with the pre-requisites or need any additional help getting setup :)

Schedule:
10:45 - 11 am: Arrive and Setup
11 am - 2 pm: Code

Presented and taught by John Blat

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