cocos2d-x

When to use this skill

Use this skill whenever the user wants to:

• Create Cocos2d-x v4 games or applications
• Learn Cocos2d-x v4 core concepts (Node, Sprite, Scene, Action)
• Set up Cocos2d-x v4 development environment
• Work with sprites, textures, animations, and labels
• Implement scene management and node lifecycle
• Handle input events (touch, mouse, keyboard)
• Use physics engine (Box2D) and collision detection
• Implement rendering pipeline, shaders, and particle systems
• Build and deploy games for multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS)
• Use CMake build system and command-line tools
• Migrate from older Cocos2d-x versions
• Extend engine with custom rendering and script bindings

How to use this skill

To work with Cocos2d-x v4:

1. Identify the topic from the user's request:

   • Engine overview/了解引擎 → examples/getting-started/about-engine.md
   • Quick start/快速上手 → examples/getting-started/quick-start.md
   • Installation/安装配置 → examples/getting-started/installation.md
   • Node and Scene/节点和场景 → examples/core/node-scene.md
   • Sprite/精灵 → examples/core/sprite.md
   • Texture/纹理 → examples/core/texture.md
   • Animation/动画 → examples/core/animation.md
   • Action/动作 → examples/core/action.md
   • Label/标签 → examples/core/label.md
   • Scene management/场景管理 → examples/core/scene.md
   • Input handling/输入处理 → examples/core/input.md
   • Event system/事件系统 → examples/core/event.md
   • Physics/物理引擎 → examples/advanced/physics.md
   • Rendering/渲染 → examples/advanced/rendering.md
   • Shaders/着色器 → examples/advanced/shader.md
   • Particle system/粒子系统 → examples/advanced/particle.md
   • Build system/构建系统 → examples/tools/build-system.md
   • Platform deployment/平台部署 → examples/tools/deployment.md

2. Load the appropriate example file from the examples/ directory:

   • examples/getting-started/about-engine.md - Engine overview and features
   • examples/getting-started/quick-start.md - Create first project
   • examples/getting-started/installation.md - Environment setup
   • examples/core/node-scene.md - Node and Scene concepts
   • examples/core/sprite.md - Sprite creation and manipulation
   • examples/core/texture.md - Texture loading and management
   • examples/core/animation.md - Animation system
   • examples/core/action.md - Action system and sequences
   • examples/core/label.md - Label and text rendering
   • examples/core/scene.md - Scene management and transitions
   • examples/core/input.md - Touch, mouse, and keyboard input
   • examples/core/event.md - Event system and listeners
   • examples/advanced/physics.md - Physics engine integration
   • examples/advanced/rendering.md - Rendering pipeline
   • examples/advanced/shader.md - Custom shaders
   • examples/advanced/particle.md - Particle effects
   • examples/tools/build-system.md - CMake and build configuration
   • examples/tools/deployment.md - Platform-specific deployment

3. Follow the specific instructions in that example file for syntax, structure, and best practices

   Each example file contains:

   • Instructions: Overview and usage guidelines
   • Syntax: API syntax and parameters
   • Examples: Complete code examples with explanations
   • Reference: Links to official documentation

4. Generate C++ code following Cocos2d-x v4 conventions:

   • Use USING_NS_CC; for namespace
   • Use CREATE_FUNC() macro for create functions
   • Follow Cocos2d-x naming conventions
   • Include proper error handling
   • Use smart pointers where appropriate

5. Reference the official documentation:

   • Official manual: https://docs.cocos.com/cocos2d-x/v4/manual/zh/
   • API reference: Check api/ directory for detailed API documentation
   • Examples: Check examples/ directory for code examples

6. Use templates when creating new projects:

   • templates/project-structure.md - Standard project structure
   • templates/cmake-config.md - CMake configuration examples

Doc mapping (one-to-one with official documentation)

• See examples and API files → https://docs.cocos.com/cocos2d-x/v4/manual/zh/

Core Concepts

Node System

• Node: Base class for all display objects
• Scene: Root node of the scene graph
• Sprite: Image display node
• Label: Text display node
• Node hierarchy: Parent-child relationships

Coordinate System

• Origin at bottom-left (OpenGL style)
• Anchor point for positioning
• Local and world coordinates

Action System

• Action: Base class for node transformations
• Sequence: Chain multiple actions
• Spawn: Run actions simultaneously
• Repeat: Repeat actions multiple times
• Ease: Apply easing functions

Scene Management

• Scene transitions
• Scene lifecycle (onEnter, onExit)
• Director for scene management

Input Handling

• Touch events (single and multi-touch)
• Mouse events
• Keyboard events
• Event dispatcher system

Platform Support

Cocos2d-x v4 supports:

• Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Mobile: Android, iOS
• Web: (via Cocos Creator)

Build System

• CMake: Primary build system
• Command-line tools: cocos command
• IDE support: Visual Studio, Xcode, Android Studio

Migration Guide

For migrating from older versions:

• Check examples/migration/ for migration guides
• API changes and compatibility notes
• CMake migration from older build systems

Reference Resources

• Official Documentation: https://docs.cocos.com/cocos2d-x/v4/manual/zh/
• API Reference: See api/ directory
• Examples: See examples/ directory
• Templates: See templates/ directory

Keywords

cocos2d-x, cocos2d, game engine, game development, C++ game, 2D game, cross-platform game, sprite, scene, node, action, animation, physics, rendering, shader, particle system, CMake, game framework, 游戏引擎, 游戏开发, 精灵, 场景, 节点, 动作, 动画, 物理引擎, 渲染, 着色器, 粒子系统

Important Notes

1. Version: This skill covers Cocos2d-x v4 specifically
2. Language: C++ is the primary development language
3. Build System: CMake is required for building projects
4. Platform: Ensure platform-specific dependencies are installed
5. Examples: All code examples use C++ syntax
6. Memory Management: Cocos2d-x uses reference counting, be careful with retain/release cycles
7. Coordinate System: Uses OpenGL-style coordinates (origin at bottom-left)
8. Thread Safety: Most Cocos2d-x operations must be performed on the main thread