FIA1 Folio Mindmap

FIA1 Folio Mindmap

1. Part 1

   • Algorithm recognition and description
     • Constructs
       • Assignment
         • Defining of variables in an applications, and assigning some purpose to them (numeric value, function, property) to be used in the application
       • Seqeunce
         • Order in which parts of application occur, in an organised manner
       • Selection
         • Making certain choices based on conditions in application, e.g. user input corresponding to an action
       • Iteration
         • Executing a set of instructions until a certain condition is met
       • Modularisation
         • Process of breaking algorithm down into smaller purposeful functions.
       • Condition
         • A statement which can be satisfield as true or false, with certain actions occuring on the outcome
   • Mindmap
     • Visual representation of ideas for each part of assesement
       • Using GoConqr
   • Algorithm Challenge and Desk Checking
     • Context
       • If the player talks to the baker, he will give the player a loaf of bread. If the player and baker aren’t on the same location, they cannot talk to each other. If the player eats the bread, 1 health point is restored (up to a maximum health of 5). If the player has no bread, they cannot eat the bread. The player starts with 3 health points.
     • Task
       • Write 1 algoritm to cover all tasks in context
         • Use variables of location and numeric value (assignment). user inputs with if statements (Selection and condition), and functions (Modularisation)
     • Desk check algoritm to make sure that it functions as expected

2. Part 2

   • Python coding challenge
     • Perscribed criteria
       • • The player begins with 3 health points. • The player begins with no equipment but can pick up items from the map and use them. • The player begins in one of the centre squares of a 5 x 5 map grid. • The map must be displayed visually, as ASCII art. • There must be at least two Non-Playable Characters (NPCs) that can be talked to. • When talked to, the two NPCs will give a random game hint from a possible list of 5 hints. E.g. “The bakery is north.” • The player can navigate the map using valid commands: “north”, “south”, “east” and “west”. Other navigation commands will return: “I do not understand”. • When the player arrives at a new location a text-based description of the location is displayed. • If the player tries to move outside the boundary of the map a message appears explaining that the way is blocked, and the player cannot move in that direction. • Have a series of events that the player must complete to finish the game.
     • Self determined criteria
       • SC1:Location of various items cannot be revealed until NPCs are talked to and give relevant information. SC2:Game must have a bakery where the player can go to its location and are given a piece of bread to eat, which adds 1 to their health. This is a callback to Part 1, to do with the bakery/bread theme. SC3: Player must gain items in a specific order through specific actions.
     • Componenets of code
       • Local variables: Variables which are defined within a function, and can only be used there
       • Global variables: Variables defined outside of a function, which can be used anywhere
       • Data structures
         • Functions: Blocks of code which carry out specific functions when called upon
         • If, elif, else: Certain conditons can trigger certain actions
         • While: based on True/False conditon, certain actions can occur
         • Lists and arrays: stores multiple types of data which can be used later
       • Data types
         • String: text which can be printed
         • Numberic values (integers, floats, booleans): Used for calculations
     • Evaluation against success criteria
     • Screen recording of technical demonstration

3. Part 3

   • Useability Principals
     • Accessability for multiple types of people
   • User Persona
     • Must have relevant problem summary, which can be helped by
   • Wireframe
     • Basic layout of all elements in the website to be added in mockup
   • Mockup
     • Full version of wireframe, with colour, images, text, etc.
   • Annotations for both mockup and wireframe, with respect to useability principles