Computercraft Academy

I'm starting a new ComputerCraft tutorial series on YouTube.
If your new to using ComputerCraft have a look as it starts from the basics.

To check my channel out click here

The latest video - functions:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYmOL73LiE0[/media]

The first video:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK-zjPxYyi4[/media]

The second video:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6W5xmivAs[/media]

The third video:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRwOPN-0nE4[/media]

The 4th video:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr0A6FLS3M0[/media]

Would you like to do this series on my computer craft server so if anyone wants to come on and work with you they could? The information is found at http://www.computercraft.info/forums2/index.php?/topic/15793-164no-whitelistcreative-valicraft/ I hope to see you there.

That would be helpful as i was thinking of making lessons on computers for other people to watch. i went on your server and its survival so i may take a while to get started and any of them are recorded on the server. i had also noticed that there is no redpower alternative whch would be very useful if you know how to add it(i can help if you want ive hosted modded servers before for friends)

Moved to Media.

The second video
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6W5xmivAs&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLz0sG-LAKQzrBtDD49Exdy-yREGqGbTnA[/media]

I can't hear you. :huh:/>

Okay, teaching CC Lua is good. I still have no idea why people teach the basics of Lua when we have the PIL though…

LBPHacker, on 01 November 2013 - 05:49 PM said:

Okay, teaching CC Lua is good. I still have no idea why people teach the basics of Lua when we have the PIL though…

When I was a noob, I hated that. I loved the videos.

On the computer you have game mode commands i am setting everything up then i will make my own custom mod pack with a few more mods red power will most likely be included.

nutcase84, on 01 November 2013 - 05:35 PM said:

I can't hear you. :huh:/>

turn you speakers up! i have to have my mic further away from me as my computer has a very loud fan noise which i am hopping to get sorted out soon.

Thanks to everyone for watching the videos. The next will be uploaded on wednesday. in the meantime check out the tekkit tutorials series and follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/TekkitwithRiley

LBPHacker, on 01 November 2013 - 05:49 PM said:

Okay, teaching CC Lua is good. I still have no idea why people teach the basics of Lua when we have the PIL though…

The PIL is not, and I repeat, not a good source for learning lua as a beginner of programming. PIL was targeted towards people who have had some prior programming experience, e.g. people who are looking for a lightweight scripting language to use for their games. It says this at the beginning of the book (at least, it did in the third edition, which I own).

When you see somebody interested in programming and wants to learn lua (e.g. 80% of CC's community), please do not direct them to the PIL. Link them to a tutorial that actually teaches programming concepts, and not just the Lua language. It's especially useful if the tutorial also teaches you how to use the library or system you're working with (e.g. ComputerCraft) in conjunction with the language. A good example would be the tutorials on lua-users, or on the wiki.

Kingdaro, on 03 November 2013 - 03:58 PM said:

It's especially useful if the tutorial also teaches you how to use the library or system you're working with (e.g. ComputerCraft) in conjunction with the language. A good example would be the tutorials on lua-users, or on the wiki.

Although for the most part I agree with your post, I disagree with this part. Teaching to a certain platform almost always causes issues later when an individual is changing platforms. In the case of ComputerCraft, many young programmers in training will use it as a stepping stone to get into other lua platforms, and from there more difficult languages. By teaching first the general concepts, and from there providing more detail on platform specifics (denoting the switch explicitly), new programmers will probably find transitions less difficult.

I've actually encountered people who assumed the existence of OS dependent features posting questions about said features. It only causes problems.

I've always had better results searching the http://lua-users.org/wiki/ because they explain it a little better, and provide much easier to comprehend examples.

the latest video has been released
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRwOPN-0nE4[/media]

the 4th video has been released.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr0A6FLS3M0[/media]

Kingdaro, on 03 November 2013 - 03:58 PM said:

LBPHacker, on 01 November 2013 - 05:49 PM said:

Okay, teaching CC Lua is good. I still have no idea why people teach the basics of Lua when we have the PIL though…

The PIL is not, and I repeat, not a good source for learning lua as a beginner of programming. PIL was targeted towards people who have had some prior programming experience, e.g. people who are looking for a lightweight scripting language to use for their games. It says this at the beginning of the book (at least, it did in the third edition, which I own).

When you see somebody interested in programming and wants to learn lua (e.g. 80% of CC's community), please do not direct them to the PIL. Link them to a tutorial that actually teaches programming concepts, and not just the Lua language. It's especially useful if the tutorial also teaches you how to use the library or system you're working with (e.g. ComputerCraft) in conjunction with the language. A good example would be the tutorials on lua-users, or on the wiki.

Agreed. The PIL is a great resource, if you enjoy reading endless passages of text that (if your trying to code for the first time) you don't understand at all. But if you're the average person trying to make basic programs, a video or beginner-friendly text is much better.

Am I the only one here who started out Lua (my first language) by reading the entire reference manual?

MudkipTheEpic, on 15 November 2013 - 03:18 PM said:

Am I the only one here who started out Lua (my first language) by reading the entire reference manual?

Nah. I did that too.

LBPHacker, on 15 November 2013 - 03:30 PM said:

MudkipTheEpic, on 15 November 2013 - 03:18 PM said:

Am I the only one here who started out Lua (my first language) by reading the entire reference manual?

Nah. I did that too.

I read the PIL, but Python is very similar to Lua, and before coming to CC I did MCEdit Filters, which required Python.

But the main point of my post is this: Do you plan on making more videos? Because you haven't made one in a while, and being consistent is a good thing for YouTubers. (I know Lua, I'm hoping you will do more advanced stuff like NitrogenFingers where he dosen't show you how to do it, but a good way of doing it, the way that a little noob wouldn't figure out.)

Nice videos, I hope you dont mind but its giving me a bit of inspiration for my videos xD! Although Im thinking of doing a ComputerCraft school, a bit like NitrogenFinger's one but more to the basics. Think of it like a primary school… actually dont.

awsmazinggenius, on 29 November 2013 - 11:59 PM said:

But the main point of my post is this: Do you plan on making more videos? Because you haven't made one in a while, and being consistent is a good thing for YouTubers. (I know Lua, I'm hoping you will do more advanced stuff like NitrogenFingers where he dosen't show you how to do it, but a good way of doing it, the way that a little noob wouldn't figure out.)

yeah i hope to soon i had to take my laptop back for repair cus the fan had been playing up and ive just moved it to a new server so i can use advanced monitors aswell

At least update your thread with your functions video. It makes you look better. And grammar counts, too - if English is not your first/main language it is acceptable, but you should know how to properly capitalize your sentences. I don't mean to offend you with this, but rather I mean to give constructive criticism.