About this Video

• Video Title: Data Types - Roblox Beginners Scripting Tutorial #3 (2025)
• Channel: BrawlDev
• Speakers: Balev
• Duration: 00:08:45

Introduction

This Roblox scripting tutorial explains data types, a fundamental concept for beginners. The video uses examples from the Roblox Studio interface and demonstrates how different data types (Boolean, Number, String) function within scripts. The goal is to equip viewers with basic knowledge of data types for future scripting projects.

Key Takeaways

• Boolean values: Represent true/false states, crucial for conditional logic in scripts. They are highlighted in yellow in the Roblox Studio script editor.
• Number data type: Accepts various numerical values, including integers, negative numbers, and decimals. Numbers are highlighted in yellow, but not bold, in the script editor.
• String data type: Encloses text within double or single quotation marks. Strings are useful for handling text-based data within the scripts.

1. A Boolean data type can have only two values: true or false. The video uses the example of the "Cast Shadow" property in Roblox Studio, which can be either turned on (true) or off (false).

2. Numbers in Roblox Studio scripts are highlighted in yellow (but not bold). They can include integers (whole numbers), negative numbers, and decimal numbers (numbers with a decimal point). The video shows examples such as 100, -100, and 100.50.