# Game Maker Language (GML) Cheatsheet This cheatsheet provides a brief overview of Game Maker Language's unique features and syntax, including code blocks for variables, functions, loops, conditionals, file manipulation, and more. Game Maker Language (GML) is a scripting language used in the development of games using the GameMaker Studio game engine. It is known for its simplicity and ease of use, making it a popular choice for game developers. This cheatsheet is designed to serve as a quick reference guide for GML developers of all levels. It includes examples of common syntax and programming constructs, as well as a list of resources for further learning. ## Unique Features - Scripting language used in GameMaker Studio game engine - Simple and easy to use - Popular choice for game developers ## Variables ```gml // declaring a variable variable_name = value; // dynamic typing variable_name = "string"; variable_name = 123; ``` ## Functions ```gml // defining a function function_name(parameter1, parameter2) { // function body return value; } // calling a function function_name(argument1, argument2); ``` ## Loops ```gml // for loop for (var i = start; i < end; i++) { // loop body } // while loop while (condition) { // loop body } // do-while loop do { // loop body } while (condition); ``` ## Conditionals ```gml // if statement if (condition) { // if body } else if (condition) { // else if body } else { // else body } // ternary operator variable_name = (condition) ? true_body : false_body; ``` ## File Manipulation ```gml // reading from a file file = file_text_open_read("filename"); while (!file_text_eof(file)) { line = file_text_readln(file); // process line } file_text_close(file); // writing to a file file = file_text_open_write("filename"); file_text_writeln(file, "content"); file_text_close(file); ``` ## Resources - [Official GameMaker Studio Website](https://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker) - [GML Documentation](https://docs2.yoyogames.com/) - [GML Style Guide](https://forum.yoyogames.com/index.php?threads/gml-style-guide.1276/)