JSON Save Files Tutorial for GODOT v4.0+

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Create JSON save files and build a save file manager in this video tutorial. Learn how to consume JSON save files and export cross-platform save files in your GODOT version 4.0+ game. #godot #godottutorial

[@and1hof]

Please set the video quality to maximum in order to better read the code in the video.

[@ignaciodangelo6385]

Windows: %APPDATA%\Godot\app_userdata\[project_name]
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Godot/app_userdata/[project_name]
Linux: ~/.local/share/godot/app_userdata/[project_name]

[@Helpforever]

Welcome back bro merry chirstmas

[@HunterSlimeG]

This was extremely helpful!

[@debhalder4602]

is there any updated video about it?

[@FunNiceGuy444]

nice video, i think you could make yourself a bit louder

[@ritzenhauf]

Any advantages to using json instead of godot resource?

[@and1hof]

There are a few. One that comes to mind is if you are building a server-based multiplayer game (not peer to peer) - it's really easy to consume the JSON on the server and parse the data.
Programming JSON is a bit easier too if you come from a web dev background. JSON files can be opened / viewed in any code editor (e.g. VSCode). It's a much more well defined and tested standard (millions of app/websites) than Resource/ResourceSaver.
The JSON model isn't great if you want to accurately track the positions of thousands of in-game objects in a single player game (larger file-size), but if your game resets most of it's state except unlockables each time you use it (e.g. a rogue-lite) JSON may be the better option in terms of developer productivity.

[@shanefoster5305]

Easy to create a hash to prevent people from manipulating the data if you are concerned about them editing the .json file. Or have it store server side if using it for multiplayer. Godot resource is difficult for multiplayer. If you're just doing a solo only game you can use resource. It's a little less code, but not as functional.

[@ccrackblazingwarlock]

I remember reading somewhere that using resource save you cant modify the data while running but in json you can I dont know if its true tho

[@truenincillo805]

Tutorial sistem building 2d games please 🙏🙏