What is a .GBSPROJ file?
A .GBSPROJ file is a special type of file used by a program called GB Studio, which is a tool for making your own video games that can be played on the Game Boy. Think of the .GBSPROJ file like a blueprint for a video game. It's written in a format called JSON, which is a way to store information in an organized, easy-to-access manner. This file keeps track of important details about the game you're making, such as the game's name, who's making it, and the different parts or scenes that will be in the game.
To work on or play the game you're creating, you need to use GB Studio. This program understands the .GBSPROJ file and uses the information inside it to open up your game project exactly how you left it. But, if you're curious or need to make a quick change, you can also open a .GBSPROJ file with any basic text editor, like Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac, because it's just a text file at heart.
When you save your work in GB Studio, it doesn't just save your .GBSPROJ file. It creates a whole folder for your project, which includes all the pictures, sounds, and other files that make up your game, along with a backup of your .GBSPROJ file (called .GBSPROJ.BAK) just in case something goes wrong.
It's important to know that a .GBSPROJ file is really just a .JSON file that's been given a new name to show it's part of a GB Studio project. This means it's a file that contains data about your game in a structured way, like a list of ingredients and instructions for making a recipe.
If you ever need to open your game project again in GB Studio, you look for a file with the extension .GBSTUDIO in your project's folder. This is the file that GB Studio needs to open everything correctly. But remember, all the parts of your game project need to be kept together in the same folder, or else GB Studio might not be able to open it properly.
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