Can I code Unity in JavaScript?

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Can I code Unity in JavaScript?

1 Answer. All the way back to Unity 1.0, the Unity game engine has supported a version of JavaScript called UnityScript. Today on the Unity blog, Unity have announced that they will no longer be supporting UnityScript going forward.

Is UnityScript JavaScript?

UnityScript is not JavaScript, it is a scripting language for the Unity game engine with the syntax of JavaScript. UnityScript can only be used to script Unity. It is not interoperable with external JavaScript libraries so you cannot import things like Node or Threes.

Why did Unity get rid of JavaScript?

Unity probably did it to garner more attention towards the engine back then since Javascript is such a popular language, but since Unity is so widely known now, they have no real reason to keep “Javascript” lol… All in all we didn’t make asses of ourselves, Unity made asses of the people trying to learn “Javascript.”

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How hard is it to learn UnityScript?

UnityScript is actually very similar in syntax to C# so the transition wouldn’t be hard and I would highly recommend you move to C# for Unity development. There are many more (and generally better quality) samples and examples and learning resources out there in C# specific to Unity than there are for UnityScript.

Should I learn C# for game development in Unity?

Dear friend, if you are serious about game development in Unity, do yourself a favor and learn C#. Why? Short answer: to make your life easier later on. Sooner or later you will start to: Use other people’s Unity Assets – and most of them are written in C#. Learn from and follow along tutorials – most of which implement C#.

What programming language is Unity written in?

Unity is a native C++-based game engine. You write code in C#, JavaScript (UnityScript) or, less frequently, Boo.

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Is JS the future of U3D game development?

Even though C# is clearly favored by most Unity developers, the popularity of JS outside of Unity and its use as a low-bar entry point into the world of Unity-based games will ensure its survival and longevity in the U3D ecosystem.