Cave Story modding for dummies

Hi everyone. Before I even start, I'm just going to say that I am considering a mod and I do not expect instant and bountiful help. I also know that modding is hard and intensive, so I may give up (I'm not made of money and time). The idea is for this thread to be sort of a beginner's guide to modding - I have no idea how to do any of this, and I know that there are probably a lot of people that don't either.
My goal is through my blunders and advice from the experienced, a full guide can be made to mod Cave Story.
My main question for right now is: What are the differences between Sue's Workshop, Booster's Lab, and CS editor? I did see the video Noxid (I'm new, so forgive me if I spell his name wrong) posted, but because Booster's Lab now exists, I wonder if it's any better and if I should still use CS editor.
I will be occupied, so don't get your knickers in a twist (hope I'm using it correctly) because I haven't replied.

 

This should help you.
Grand Gallery of Modding Tutorials (LOOK HERE BEFORE ASKING) | Cave Story Tribute Site Forums
And if/when you have problems modding or have further questions regarding modding, ask them here.
Quick Modding/Hacking Answers Thread | Cave Story Tribute Site Forums

 

Never use Sue's Workshop (it corrupts stuff and nobody uses it). Booster's Lab is far superior to Cave Editor (so while CE is still functional, BL is much better, easy to use, and is actively maintained). And the links Camero posted above are very helpful.

 

(I'm not made of money and time)

GOOD NEWS!: cave story modding is completely free(money wise, as long as you are working on a devise that can run window programs)
bad news... : Its pretty time consuming if you actually want to make something worth playing.

 

I mean, it costs you a few hundred dollars to buy the computer to make the mod on, but you're in luck if you bought it prior to thinking about doing so and/or are currently using it.

 

Noxid made two videos that should cover the basics of modding and give you the right idea on what tools you need to get. It's not as descriptive as the DOC guide he made, but it should give you a good idea on what you need to do now, especially when it comes to scripting.