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Lua Script Example - Timer Example - Defold Typing CST Test

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Lua Script Example - Timer Example — Defold Code

Runs a repeating timer action.

-- timer.script
function init(self)
	self.timer = 0
end

function update(self, dt)
	self.timer = self.timer + dt
	if self.timer >= 1 then
		print("Timer triggered")
		self.timer = 0
	end
end

Defold Language Guide

Defold is a free, cross-platform 2D game engine developed by King, designed for rapid development of high-performance 2D games. It features a lightweight editor, Lua scripting, a component-based architecture, and efficient deployment across multiple platforms.

Primary Use Cases

  • ▸2D mobile games
  • ▸Rapid prototyping and game jams
  • ▸Educational games
  • ▸Casual and puzzle games
  • ▸Performance-sensitive 2D games

Notable Features

  • ▸Lightweight editor with real-time previews
  • ▸Lua scripting for game logic
  • ▸Component-based game object system
  • ▸Integrated physics engine
  • ▸Cross-platform deployment (iOS, Android, HTML5, macOS, Windows, Linux)

Origin & Creator

Defold was created by King (the company behind Candy Crush) and released as a free engine in 2016, with full source available for developers under a permissive license.

Industrial Note

Defold is particularly popular for mobile 2D games, indie projects, game jams, and studios needing lightweight, maintainable, and efficient game engines.

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