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Create a tutorial on uploading builds to itch.io

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Description

Having an explicit tutorial will help beginners to upload games to platforms like itch.io

https://forum.playcanvas.com/t/uploading-to-itch-io/29269

Maybe the playcanvas-rest-api-tools can do a filename shortener automatically?

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Research direction

Use the linked PlayCanvas forum discussion as the starting reference for the tutorial. Document the process for uploading PlayCanvas game builds to itch.io, and resolve whether the playcanvas-rest-api-tools filename-shortening idea belongs in the tutorial or needs separate investigation; done means the tutorial is published and beginner-followable.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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