What I'm trying to say is, I want to make an API for scripting. Basically like JQuery. So how could I make an api so if I write say "Hello", and run it, it outputs Hello. Basically I want to replace print with say. How could I do that, if it's possible?
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Is is possible to create your own API for scripts?
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There are two ways that I know of that you can use to create your own API. Both of these were actually mentioned on the comments by @cabbler, and @PyccknnXakep.
Method 1: Variables In your question you said that you would like to "... replace print with say." Well, this is fairly easy to accomplish. Here's a couple variable examples:
local say = print;
local getmod = require;
say "Hello World!";
local module = getmod(game.Workspace.ModuleScript);
These would both work, and there are other parts of the RBXAPI you can use.
Method 2: Module Scripts Module scripts are a fundamental part of Roblox. They serve many purposes and can be used to create an API. Here's a couple examples:
local api = {};
function api:Say(text)
print(text);
end
function api:getMod(variable)
return require(variable);
end
return api;
Then inside of another script:
local api = require(game.Workspace.ModuleScript);
api:Say("Hello World!");
local module = api:getMod(000000);
Hope this was helpful.
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say = print
I don't think that you can do that. I'm talking about that players can use "say" and don't have to define it in their script.
you could create a module with all of your own functions if you wanted to. (I am talking about Module Scripts)