Okay, here’s my blog post about messing around with Odin 2, written in a casual, personal style:
So, I finally got around to trying out this Odin 2 thing everyone’s been talking about. I’d heard good things, seen some cool demos, but you know how it is – always busy with other stuff. But this weekend, I carved out some time, sat down, and dove in.
Getting Started
First things first, I grabbed the latest version. I have to be honest, finding it was not too bad. The installation was smooth sailing!
Once I got it installed, I fired up a new project. Just a basic “Hello, World!” kind of thing, you know, to make sure everything was working right. I typed in the code, and it compile!
Playing Around
Okay, “Hello, World!” is boring, I know. So I started digging into some of the examples.
I found some simple game demos, and those were pretty cool.
I like how simple the code seems.
I messed with windows and all that.
- I made a window.
- I changed the background color.
- I added some buttons.
It’s all pretty straightforward. If you’ve done any kind of GUI stuff before, you’ll probably feel right at home. I definitely felt like I could pick things up quickly.
My First Real Attempt
After playing with the examples, I decided to try something a little more ambitious. So I made it from scratch and tried to keep it up. I ran into a few snags, mostly because I was being impatient and not reading the docs closely enough. But hey, that’s how you learn, right? Figuring out the problem is half the fun!
Anyway, I eventually got it working. Nothing fancy, it’s a great start!
Wrapping Up
So, that’s my Odin 2 adventure so far. It’s been a blast! I’m definitely going to keep playing with it, and I’m excited to see what I can build. If you’re looking for something to create cool stuff, I’d say give Odin 2 a try. It’s fun, it’s powerful, and you might just surprise yourself with what you can create!
