Intermediate Tutorials

Ready to take your QBCore skills to the next level? These intermediate tutorials cover more complex topics and assume you’re comfortable with the basics covered in our beginner section.

Core Development Skills

Advanced Features

Integration & APIs

What You’ll Learn

Advanced Development Concepts

• Complex State Management: Managing complex data across multiple resources
• Advanced Event Patterns: Sophisticated event handling and communication
• Performance Optimization: Writing efficient, scalable code
• Error Handling: Robust error handling and recovery strategies

User Interface Development

• Modern NUI Design: Creating responsive, attractive interfaces
• JavaScript Integration: Connecting frontend with Lua backend
• Framework Integration: Using modern JS frameworks with QBCore
• User Experience: Designing intuitive player interactions

System Architecture

• Modular Design: Building maintainable, extensible systems
• Data Flow Management: Controlling how data moves through your systems
• Security Considerations: Implementing secure, cheat-resistant features
• Scalability Planning: Designing systems that grow with your server

Prerequisites Review

Before starting intermediate tutorials, ensure you have:

Technical Skills

• ✅ Completed all beginner tutorials
• ✅ Built at least 2-3 simple QBCore resources
• ✅ Comfortable with Lua programming
• ✅ Understanding of QBCore events and callbacks

Development Environment

• ✅ Stable QBCore development server
• ✅ Code editor with debugging capabilities
• ✅ Basic understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• ✅ Git version control knowledge

QBCore Knowledge

• ✅ Player data structure and management
• ✅ Basic event handling
• ✅ Database operations
• ✅ Resource structure and dependencies

Learning Path Recommendations

Path 1: Job & Economy Focus

1. Creating Custom Jobs
2. Economy & Banking Systems
3. Commands & Permissions
4. Gang System Development

Path 2: User Interface Focus

1. User Interface Development
2. Advanced Inventory Management
3. Configuration Management
4. Vehicle System Integration

Path 3: Integration Focus

1. Multi-Resource Communication
2. Third-Party Integrations
3. Discord Integration
4. Property & Housing

Development Best Practices

Code Quality

• Consistent Styling: Follow QBCore coding conventions
• Documentation: Comment complex logic and APIs
• Testing: Test thoroughly in development environment
• Version Control: Use Git branches for feature development

Performance Considerations

• Database Optimization: Efficient queries and indexing
• Event Management: Avoid event spam and unnecessary triggers
• Memory Management: Clean up resources and variables
• Client-Server Balance: Optimize data transfer

Security & Validation

• Server-Side Validation: Never trust client data
• Permission Checks: Validate user permissions for all actions
• Input Sanitization: Clean and validate all inputs
• Exploit Prevention: Consider common exploit vectors

Project Ideas

Apply your learning with these project suggestions:

Beginner Projects

• Custom Shop System: Create a specialized shop with unique items
• Simple Job Extension: Add new duties to existing jobs
• Basic UI Enhancement: Improve existing interfaces

Intermediate Projects

• Complete Job System: Build a job from scratch with all features
• Economic Mini-Game: Create gambling or trading systems
• Property Management: Develop custom property features

Advanced Projects

• Multi-Resource System: Build interconnected resource network
• Server Management Tools: Create admin/management interfaces
• Integration Platform: Connect multiple external services

Community & Resources

Getting Help

• QBCore Documentation - Complete API reference
• GitHub Discussions - Community support
• Code Reviews - Get feedback on your implementations

Contributing Back

• Share Your Code - Help others by sharing working examples
• Write Tutorials - Contribute your own tutorial content
• Report Issues - Help improve existing tutorials and code

Staying Updated

• Follow QBCore Updates - Keep up with framework changes
• Community Plugins - Discover new resources and tools
• Best Practices - Stay current with development patterns

Next Steps

After completing intermediate tutorials:

1. Build Complex Projects: Apply multiple concepts together
2. Advanced Tutorials - Master expert-level topics
3. Community Contribution: Share your knowledge and resources
4. Specialization: Focus on specific areas that interest you most

Ready to advance your skills? Choose your learning path above and start building more sophisticated QBCore systems!