Using Godot’s documentation
Learning Godot’s API can seem overwhelming at first. How can you learn about all the different nodes and the properties and methods each one contains? Fortunately, Godot’s built-in documentation is there to help you. Develop the habit of using it often: it will help you find things when you’re learning, but it’s also a great way to quickly look up a method or property for reference once you know your way around.
Leveling up your skills
Learning to effectively use API documentation is the number one thing you can do to dramatically boost your skill level. Keep a docs tab open in your web browser while you’re working and reference it often, looking up the nodes and/or functions you’re using.
When you are in the Script tab of the editor, you’ll see the following buttons in the upper-right corner:
Figure 7.1: Documentation buttons
The Online Docs button will open the...
