Unity Tips
Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min read · dmg dekels
Control Script Execution Order via Attributes
When system initialization order matters (e.g., global singletons or managers executing before gameplay controllers), standard execution order can lead to race conditions.
The Tip: When system initialization order matters (e.g., global singletons or managers executing before gameplay controllers), standard execution order can lead to race conditions.
How to Use: Add [DefaultExecutionOrder(int order)] above class declarations. Negative integers force the script to execute prior to default components (0).
using UnityEngine;
[DefaultExecutionOrder(-100)]
public class GlobalGameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
private void Awake()
{
// Executes prior to default runtime scripts
}
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