Chapter 6. Blueprints

UE4 introduces Blueprints visual scripting, unleashing the power of programming without requiring you to write a line of code. With your imagination, Blueprints, and some basic programming concepts, you can create anything from simple interactions, such as light switches or doors, to entire traffic simulation systems or multiplayer VR experiences.

Introducing Blueprints

Although UE4’s visuals get most of the attention, the Blueprints visual scripting system is what made UE4 the phenomenon it is today. Without writing any code, anybody can create custom features and capabilities for their applications and games.

No longer must a team hire a programmer or sacrifice one of their own to master a programming language. Almost ...

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