Merge pull request #6111 from skyace65/RemoveVS

Remove visual scripting from the main documentation
godotengine · Aug 26, 2022 · 19333e5 · 19333e5
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diff --git a/_tools/redirects/redirects.csv b/_tools/redirects/redirects.csv
@@ -33,11 +33,6 @@ source,destination
 /getting_started/scripting/gdscript/index.html,/tutorials/scripting/gdscript/index.html
 /getting_started/scripting/gdscript/static_typing.html,/tutorials/scripting/gdscript/static_typing.html
 /getting_started/scripting/gdscript/warning_system.html,/tutorials/scripting/gdscript/warning_system.html
-/getting_started/scripting/visual_script/custom_visualscript_nodes.html,/tutorials/scripting/visual_script/custom_visualscript_nodes.html
-/getting_started/scripting/visual_script/getting_started.html,/tutorials/scripting/visual_script/getting_started.html
-/getting_started/scripting/visual_script/index.html,/tutorials/scripting/visual_script/index.html
-/getting_started/scripting/visual_script/nodes_purposes.html,/tutorials/scripting/visual_script/nodes_purposes.html
-/getting_started/scripting/visual_script/what_is_visual_scripting.html,/tutorials/scripting/visual_script/what_is_visual_scripting.html
 /getting_started/step_by_step/exporting.html,/tutorials/export/exporting_basics.html
 /getting_started/step_by_step/filesystem.html,/tutorials/scripting/filesystem.html
 /getting_started/step_by_step/godot_design_philosophy.html,/getting_started/introduction/godot_design_philosophy.html

diff --git a/about/list_of_features.rst b/about/list_of_features.rst
@@ -413,12 +413,6 @@ Scripting
 - Supports all platforms.
 - Using an external editor is recommended to benefit from IDE functionality.
 
-:ref:`VisualScript: <toc-learn-scripting-visual_script>`
-
-- :ref:`Graph-based visual scripting language <doc_what_is_visual_script>`.
-- Works best when used for specific purposes (such as level-specific logic)
-  rather than as a language to create entire projects.
-
 **GDNative (C, C++, Rust, D, ...):**
 
 - When you need it, link to native libraries for higher performance and third-party integrations.

diff --git a/community/contributing/bug_triage_guidelines.rst b/community/contributing/bug_triage_guidelines.rst
@@ -129,7 +129,6 @@ feature request, or one that is not precise enough to be worked on.
 -  *Shaders*: relates to the Godot shader language or visual shaders.
 -  *Tests*: relates to unit tests.
 -  *Thirdparty*: relates to third-party libraries used in Godot.
--  *VisualScript*: relates to issues with the visual scripting language (*not* visual shaders).
 -  *XR*: relates to Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality.
 
 Issues would typically correspond to only one topic, though it's not

diff --git a/community/tutorials.rst b/community/tutorials.rst
@@ -24,19 +24,19 @@ Video tutorials
 ---------------
 
 - `Godot Tutorials <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnr9ojBEQGgwbcKsZC-2rIg>`_ (2D, GDScript, Programming Basics).
-- `Emilio <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9DR22-qohBDtZ74R3FxOZg>`_ (2D, GDScript and VisualScript).
+- `Emilio <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9DR22-qohBDtZ74R3FxOZg>`_ (2D, GDScript).
 - `FinePointCGI <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSojAWUnEUTUcdA9iJ6bryQ>`_ (2D, 3D, GDScript and C#).
-- `GDQuest <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxboW7x0jZqFdvMdCFKTMsQ/playlists>`_ (2D and 3D, GDScript, VisualScript and C#).
+- `GDQuest <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxboW7x0jZqFdvMdCFKTMsQ/playlists>`_ (2D and 3D, GDScript and C#).
 - `Game Development Center <https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevelopmentCenter>`_ (2D, networked multiplayer, GDScript).
 - `Game Endeavor <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLweX1UtQjRjj7rs_0XQ2Eg/videos>`_ (2D, GDScript).
 - `Game from Scratch <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDEcP8Mc-7s&list=PLS9MbmO_ssyDk79j9ewONxV88fD5e_o5d>`_ (2D and 3D, GDScript and C#).
 - `HeartBeast <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wETY5_9kFtA&list=PL9FzW-m48fn2jlBu_0DRh7PvAt-GULEmd>`_ (2D, GDScript).
-- `KidsCanCode <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaPQ5uLX5iIEHUCLmfAgKg/playlists>`__ (2D and 3D, GDScript and VisualScript).
+- `KidsCanCode <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaPQ5uLX5iIEHUCLmfAgKg/playlists>`__ (2D and 3D, GDScript).
 - `Mister Taft Creates <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4vbr3u7UKWqwQlvwvgNcgDL1p_3hcNn2>`_ (2D, GDScript).
 - `Miziziziz <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmugv6_kd0qNyt0WHVnac1f5IFzG-7grN>`_ (2D and 3D, GDScript).
 - `P1X / Krzysztof Jankowski <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDk7UKhld4xGPovdB4IFtAHYMYjx_-3K>`_ (3D).
 - `Pigdev <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPMN4vCRFdordS3E-3zi0Hdh7pAsbWQ6a>`_ (2D, GDScript).
-- `Steincodes <https://www.youtube.com/c/steincodes/playlists>`__ (2D, GDScript and VisualScript).
+- `Steincodes <https://www.youtube.com/c/steincodes/playlists>`__ (2D, GDScript).
 - `TheBuffED <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygGaN1EOQEA&list=PLvN5Z3tTxXEDfQkt4Frg6ALirespSwZd7>`_ (2D, GDScript).
 - `Code with Tom <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUQR4U_J9ec0k91iHPme_qtfS1nrWF3W>`_ (2D and 3D, GDScript).
 - `BornCG <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLda3VoSoc_TSBBOBYwcmlamF1UrjVtccZ>`_ (2D and 3D, GDScript).

diff --git a/getting_started/introduction/godot_design_philosophy.rst b/getting_started/introduction/godot_design_philosophy.rst
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ there is an import plugin for it. Or you can create one, like the `Tiled
 Map Importer <https://github.com/vnen/godot-tiled-importer>`__.
 
 That is also partly why Godot offers its own programming languages
-GDScript and VisualScript, along with C#. They're designed for the needs
+GDScript and, along with C#. They're designed for the needs
 of game developers and game designers, and they're tightly integrated in
 the engine and the editor.
 
@@ -92,12 +92,6 @@ Note that with GDNative, you can write high-performance code using compiled
 languages like C, C++, Rust, or Python (using the Cython compiler)
 without recompiling the engine.
 
-|image3|
-
-*VisualScript is a node-based programming language that integrates well
-in the editor. You can drag and drop nodes or resources into the graph
-to create new code blocks.*
-
 Note that the 3D workspace doesn't feature as many tools as the 2D workspace.
 You'll need external programs or add-ons to edit terrains, animate complex characters, and so on.
 Godot provides a complete API to extend the editor's functionality using
@@ -183,6 +177,5 @@ interfaces over your 3D world.
 .. |image0| image:: img/engine_design_01.png
 .. |image1| image:: img/engine_design_02.png
 .. |image2| image:: img/engine_design_03.png
-.. |image3| image:: img/engine_design_visual_script.png
 .. |image4| image:: img/engine_design_fsm_plugin.png
 .. |image5| image:: img/engine_design_rpg_in_a_box.png
diff --git a/getting_started/introduction/img/engine_design_visual_script.png b/getting_started/introduction/img/engine_design_visual_script.png
diff --git a/getting_started/introduction/introduction_to_godot.rst b/getting_started/introduction/introduction_to_godot.rst
@@ -76,9 +76,6 @@ Godot-specific and tightly integrated language with a lightweight syntax, or
 :ref:`C# <toc-learn-scripting-C#>`, which is popular in the games industry.
 These are the two main scripting languages we support.
 
-Godot also supports a node-based visual programming language named
-:ref:`VisualScript <toc-learn-scripting-visual_script>`.
-
 With the :ref:`GDNative <toc-tutorials-gdnative>` technology, you can also write
 gameplay or high-performance algorithms in C or C++ without recompiling the
 engine. You can use this technology to integrate third-party libraries and other

diff --git a/getting_started/step_by_step/img/scripting_visualscript.png b/getting_started/step_by_step/img/scripting_visualscript.png
diff --git a/getting_started/step_by_step/scripting_languages.rst b/getting_started/step_by_step/scripting_languages.rst
@@ -23,14 +23,13 @@ to the Camera2D node and code the shake.
 Available scripting languages
 -----------------------------
 
-Godot offers **five gameplay programming languages**: GDScript, C#,
-VisualScript, and, via its GDNative technology, C and C++. There are more
+Godot offers **four gameplay programming languages**: GDScript, C#,
+and, via its GDNative technology, C and C++. There are more
 :ref:`community-supported languages <doc_what_is_gdnative_third_party_bindings>`,
 but these are the official ones.
 
 You can use multiple languages in a single project. For instance, in a team, you
-could code gameplay logic in GDScript as it's fast to write, let level designers
-script quests in the graphical language VisualScript, and use C# or C++ to
+could code gameplay logic in GDScript as it's fast to write, and use C# or C++ to
 implement complex algorithms and maximize their performance. Or you can write
 everything in GDScript or C#. It's your call.
 
@@ -126,28 +125,6 @@ or ClojureCLR. However, C# is the only officially supported .NET option.
           in GDScript, C#, or C++ won't have a significant impact on
           performance.
 
-VisualScript
-~~~~~~~~~~~~
-
-:ref:`Visual Scripting<doc_what_is_visual_script>` is a graph-based visual
-programming language where you connect blocks. It can be a great tool for
-non-programmers like game designers and artists.
-
-.. image:: img/scripting_visualscript.png
-
-You can use other languages to create custom blocks that are specific to your
-game, for example, to script AIs, quests, or dialogues. That's where the
-strength of VisualScript lies.
-
-While it provides all the basic building blocks you need to code complete games,
-we do not recommend to use VisualScript this way. Programming everything with it
-is slow compared to using other programming languages.
-
-.. seealso::
-
-    For more information, see
-    :ref:`Getting started with VisualScript <doc_getting_started_visual_script>`.
-
 C and C++ via GDNative
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
@@ -160,8 +137,7 @@ You can use any version of the language or mix compiler brands and versions for
 the generated shared libraries, thanks to our use of an internal C API Bridge.
 
 GDNative is the best choice for performance. You don't need to use it
-throughout an entire game, as you can write other parts in GDScript, C#, or
-VisualScript.
+throughout an entire game, as you can write other parts in GDScript or C#.
 
 When working with GDNative, the available types, functions, and properties
 closely resemble Godot's actual C++ API.

diff --git a/tutorials/scripting/index.rst b/tutorials/scripting/index.rst
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@ case, an interface that works with multiple languages.
    :name: toc-learn-scripting
 
    gdscript/index
-   visual_script/index
    c_sharp/index
    gdnative/index
 

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