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JavaScript is most commonly used in web pages, but because of its power and simplicity it is increasingly used in other applications as well. Java and JavaScript have similar names, but they are very different languages. ScriptCraft makes it possible to create mods using the JavaScript programming language. ScriptCraft is a project I created to make it easier to create Minecraft mods. Java is a full-featured language, most commonly used for business applications, but it can be a difficult language to learn if you're just starting out in programming. Modding Minecraftīecause the standard Minecraft server provided by Mojang isn't easily modifiable, here are a few projects (of many) devoted to making Minecraft modding possible:Īll of these frameworks provide application programming interfaces (APIs)a set of procedures that can be called, enabling mod creators to add new features to the game.īecause Minecraft is written in the Java programming language, each of the modding frameworks also uses Java and requires mod creators to understand Java. In this article, I'll show you how relatively simple the process of modding is, and I'll share some pointers and hazard warnings to help you get started on creating your own mods.

One reason Minecraft has become so popular is that players can modify ('mod') the game, adding new features and rules that aren't present in the standard Minecraft experience.

A Beginner's Guide to Writing Minecraft Plugins in JavaScript

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