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Replace Harvard course recommendation with Learn GDScript from Zero

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This resource didn't exist back when the Harvard course was added
as a recommendation in 2020. It's much easier to follow
(shorter, uses less technical terms) and is arguably more motivating
for newcomers.
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The Godot video tutorials by `GDQuest <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxboW7x0jZqFdvMdCFKTMsQ/playlists>`_ are well-regarded in the community and often recommended as a gentle introduction to beginners. The Godot video tutorials by `GDQuest <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxboW7x0jZqFdvMdCFKTMsQ/playlists>`_ are well-regarded in the community and often recommended as a gentle introduction to beginners.
GDQuest's *Learn GDScript From Zero* is a free and open source interactive tutorial for absolute beginners to learn to program with Godot's GDScript language. It is available as a `desktop application <https://gdquest.itch.io/learn-godot-gdscript>`_ or `in the browser <https://gdquest.github.io/learn-gdscript>`_. GDQuest's *Learn GDScript From Zero* is a free and open source interactive tutorial for absolute beginners to learn to program with Godot's GDScript language. It is available as a `desktop application <https://gdquest.itch.io/learn-godot-gdscript>`__ or `in the browser <https://gdquest.github.io/learn-gdscript>`__.
Some tutorials mentioned below cover more advanced subjects, e.g. on 3D or shaders. Some tutorials mentioned below cover more advanced subjects, e.g. on 3D or shaders.

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Godot relies on the object-oriented programming paradigm. Being comfortable with Godot relies on the object-oriented programming paradigm. Being comfortable with
concepts such as classes and objects will help you code efficiently in it. concepts such as classes and objects will help you code efficiently in it.
If you are entirely new to programming, we recommend following the `CS50 open If you are entirely new to programming, GDQuest's *Learn GDScript From Zero*
courseware`_ from Harvard University. It's a great free course that will teach is a free and open source interactive tutorial for absolute beginners to
you everything you need to know to be off to a good start. It will save you learn to program with Godot's GDScript language. It is available as a
countless hours and hurdles learning any game engine afterward. `desktop application <https://gdquest.itch.io/learn-godot-gdscript>`__
or `in the browser <https://gdquest.github.io/learn-gdscript>`__.
.. note:: In CS50, you will learn multiple programming languages. Don't be
afraid of that: programming languages have many similarities. The
skills you learn with one language transfer well to others.
We will provide you with more Godot-specific learning resources in We will provide you with more Godot-specific learning resources in
:ref:`doc_learning_new_features`. :ref:`doc_learning_new_features`.
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.. _VSCode: https://github.com/godotengine/godot-vscode-plugin .. _VSCode: https://github.com/godotengine/godot-vscode-plugin
.. _Emacs: https://github.com/godotengine/emacs-gdscript-mode .. _Emacs: https://github.com/godotengine/emacs-gdscript-mode
.. _official showcase videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeG_dAglpVo6EpaO9A1nkwJZOwrfiLdQ8 .. _official showcase videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeG_dAglpVo6EpaO9A1nkwJZOwrfiLdQ8
.. _CS50 open courseware: https://cs50.harvard.edu/x

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beyond the scope of Godot's documentation. If you're new to programming, we beyond the scope of Godot's documentation. If you're new to programming, we
recommend two excellent free resources to get you started: recommend two excellent free resources to get you started:
1. Harvard university offers a free courseware to learn to program, `CS50 1. GDQuest's *Learn GDScript From Zero* is a free and open source
<https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/>`_. It will teach you programming interactive tutorial for absolute beginners to learn to program
fundamentals, how code works, and how to think like a programmer. These with Godot's GDScript language. It is available as a
skills are essential to become a game developer and learn any game engine `desktop application <https://gdquest.itch.io/learn-godot-gdscript>`__
efficiently. You can see this course as an investment that will save you time or `in the browser <https://gdquest.github.io/learn-gdscript>`__.
and trouble when you learn to create games.
2. If you prefer books, check out the free ebook `Automate The Boring Stuff With 2. If you prefer books, check out the free ebook `Automate The Boring Stuff With
Python <https://automatetheboringstuff.com/>`_ by Al Sweigart. Python <https://automatetheboringstuff.com/>`_ by Al Sweigart.