Touches and Moving Sprites in XCode SpriteKit: Swift Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

If you’re designing a game, you probably need your players to move around. In this article, we’ll look at the different ways of doing so in SpriteKit. Want more FREE coding lessons? You’re in luck! We have a free 30-minute beginners course: training.mammothinteractive.com/p/learn-to-code-in-30-minutes To start a new project, go to File > New > Project. The template we’re […]

Changing Background Color in XCode SpriteKit: Swift Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

Designing an application? One of the first things you need to think about is a color scheme, which includes the background color of your app. Today we’re looking at how to set the color of the display (background color) of an iPhone or iPad app. Want more FREE coding lessons? We have a free 30-minute beginners course: […]

Introduction to UIColor in XCode SpriteKit: Swift Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

Trying to figure out how to make your iOS game stand out? Colors are a key part of game design and can make or break the difference between a game’s success and flop. In this tutorial, we’re going to experiment with colors in SpriteKit and how they can be used to make your application unique. Want more FREE coding lessons? You’re […]

Make an iPhone App in Minutes in XCode: Swift Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

iPhone apps are the rage these days. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make an app in just minutes! For more FREE coding lessons, check out our 30-minute beginners course here: training.mammothinteractive.com/p/learn-to-code-in-30-minutes We’ll also go over how to store items in a variable and set up a print button. Once you have XCode open, […]

Adding a Sprite in Xcode SpriteKit: Swift Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

Have you dreamed about making millions with your own popular iOS game? Well, if you’ve ever wanted to design a game, the first thing you’ll need to build are graphics. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to get started in SpriteKit and create your first sprite! Want more FREE coding lessons? You’re in luck! We have a free 30-minute […]

Introduction to Java Static Variables: Android Studio Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

Ready to master Java? Today’s topic is static variables. Static variables extend across the entire run of a program. In this article, you’ll learn how to create static variables in Android Studio with Java. If you need an introduction to coding and want to learn for FREE, check out our 30-minute beginners course here: training.mammothinteractive.com/p/learn-to-code-in-30-minutes A static […]

Introduction to Strings Java: Android Studio Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

Are you stuck trying to display a message in your program? This is the article for you. Today we’ll be showing you how to use string variables in Java in Android Studio. If you need an introduction to coding and want to learn for FREE, check out our 30-minute beginners course here: training.mammothinteractive.com/p/learn-to-code-in-30-minutes To follow along with this example in […]

Introduction to Nested If Statements: Android Studio Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

Is your code cluttered? You know what they say: tidy code, tidy mind! With this article, you’ll learn how to simplify your code. Specifically, we’re going to compare two ways of checking the value of an integer: using several if statements vs using one if statement. If you need an introduction to coding and want to learn for FREE, check […]

Introduction to Dimension Variables: Android Studio Crash Course (Free Tutorial)

Welcome! Ready to get a leg up on the competition? This article will teach you how to change the size of the text in your application FASTER than ever. If you are a beginner and are looking for an introduction to coding, check out our FREE 30-minute course here: training.mammothinteractive.com/p/learn-to-code-in-30-minutes To follow along with this example […]