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Learn about what "instance"s are, what's the difference between those and "static", and a common design pattern that uses both of these! If you've been following along in the series, you've already used both instances and static properties, maybe without knowing it! Today you will learn about what each one is and when you should use static or an instance. We'll also review the limitations of each type to deepen your understanding!
If you've been using Unity for a while, or are just getting started with Unity and decided it's time for you to start learning how to write code - this is the video series you need to start your programming journey!
Full Series Playlist Here: youtube.com/watch?v=SXaa61JWLDw&list=PLllNmP7eq6TTjwoyfRYAAFOH1sMHVgI1r
⚫ Part 1 - Writing your first script - youtu.be/SXaa61JWLDw
⚫ Part 2 - Loops and Arrays - youtu.be/MB6B9nHSrps
⚫ Part 3 - Unity Component Lifecycle - youtu.be/TD3yoFg3GVI
⚫ Part 4 - Static vs Instances - youtu.be/JRRlAzBh-6U
⚫ Part 5 - Delegates - youtu.be/1N6k7Hj_JKc
⚫ Part 6 - Inheritance & Interfaces - youtu.be/siRvSZzrhRU
⚫ Part 7 - Compositional Relationships - youtu.be/khIweJfnyW4
📝📝📝YOUR HOMEWORK!📝📝📝
Create a static function that will create a prefab at a given location.
Bonus: Make it a singleton class with a local / instance function instead of a static function!
Add a comment below with a video showing your code and the end result.
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📚 Here are the resources I mentioned and/or brought up during the video 📚
🟠 "this": docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/keywords/this?msclkid=df5ad20dbbe311ec97ddfab7d4a4fe95
🟠 "static": docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/keywords/static
🟠 Static classes: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/programming-guide/classes-and-structs/static-classes-and-static-class-members
🟠 Screen: docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/Screen.html
🟠 Singleton: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singleton_pattern
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:43 "this" Keyword
03:15 Static vs Instance Variables & Static Restrictions
08:30 Static vs Instance Functions
09:27 Static Classes
10:18 Controversial Design Pattern
12:47 Homework!
Learn about what "instance"s are, what's the difference between those and "static", and a common design pattern that uses both of these! If you've been following along in the series, you've already used both instances and static properties, maybe without knowing it! Today you will learn about what each one is and when you should use static or an instance. We'll also review the limitations of each type to deepen your understanding!
If you've been using Unity for a while, or are just getting started with Unity and decided it's time for you to start learning how to write code - this is the video series you need to start your programming journey!
Full Series Playlist Here: youtube.com/watch?v=SXaa61JWLDw&list=PLllNmP7eq6TTjwoyfRYAAFOH1sMHVgI1r
⚫ Part 1 - Writing your first script - youtu.be/SXaa61JWLDw
⚫ Part 2 - Loops and Arrays - youtu.be/MB6B9nHSrps
⚫ Part 3 - Unity Component Lifecycle - youtu.be/TD3yoFg3GVI
⚫ Part 4 - Static vs Instances - youtu.be/JRRlAzBh-6U
⚫ Part 5 - Delegates - youtu.be/1N6k7Hj_JKc
⚫ Part 6 - Inheritance & Interfaces - youtu.be/siRvSZzrhRU
⚫ Part 7 - Compositional Relationships - youtu.be/khIweJfnyW4
📝📝📝YOUR HOMEWORK!📝📝📝
Create a static function that will create a prefab at a given location.
Bonus: Make it a singleton class with a local / instance function instead of a static function!
Add a comment below with a video showing your code and the end result.
🔶 ALL THINGS LlamAcademy now available at: https://llamacademy.dev/support including latest tutorials, courses, ways to support, and more! Check it out 🙂
👨💻 Get the FULL FREE PROJECT on GitHub: github.com/llamacademy/unity-csharp-basics-3
🏷️Save 25% on the ultimate C# IDE: JetBrains Rider with code LLAMACADEMY: jetbrains.com/store/?section=personal&billing=yearly
📚 Here are the resources I mentioned and/or brought up during the video 📚
🟠 "this": docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/keywords/this?msclkid=df5ad20dbbe311ec97ddfab7d4a4fe95
🟠 "static": docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/language-reference/keywords/static
🟠 Static classes: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/programming-guide/classes-and-structs/static-classes-and-static-class-members
🟠 Screen: docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/Screen.html
🟠 Singleton: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singleton_pattern
Some links may be affiliate links, which at no additional cost to you, gives me a small portion of the purchase.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:43 "this" Keyword
03:15 Static vs Instance Variables & Static Restrictions
08:30 Static vs Instance Functions
09:27 Static Classes
10:18 Controversial Design Pattern
12:47 Homework!
