Learn DEFOLD with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 24, 2025
Installation Setup
Download Defold editor from defold.com
Install and configure workspace
Set up platform SDKs for mobile deployment
Test example projects to ensure setup
Configure project settings for target platform
Environment Setup
Install Defold editor
Set up platform SDKs
Configure workspace
Import sample projects
Test builds for target platforms
Config Files
game.project
main.collection
scripts/
gui/
assets/
Cli Commands
Build project via editor
Export to platform
Run project in debug mode
Compile Lua scripts
Package assets
Internationalization
Multi-language support via string tables
Unicode support
Dynamic text switching
Localized assets optional
Formatted text rendering
Accessibility
Keyboard and touch input
Configurable controls
High-contrast GUI
Audio cues
Localization-ready UI
Ui Styling
GUI scenes
Bitmap and vector fonts
Layered GUI elements
Dynamic text via Lua
Basic custom styling
State Management
Component states
Game object variables
Collection-level variables
Persistent data
Networked state replication
Data Management
Sprites and textures
Audio assets
Collections and objects
Lua scripts
Local and cloud storage