Algorithm Challenges

Algorithm Challenges

1. Input

   • User Input
     • Input by text
       • Singular language option
         • Needs to be appropriate
         • Needs to be self explanatory
     • Conditions for user input to be valid
       • Input text cannot be capital letters
       • Input text needs to trigger other functions
     • Conditions for when input is necessary
       • Some areas will disallow certain text inputs
       • Different conditions need to be met for certain inputs to trigger and algorithm
   • Random computer input
     • Events can be triggered to randomize the input of certain values
     • Aspects of the game can be randomized during initialization

2. Output

   • Output triggered by user input
     • Certain user texts that are defined previously can trigger a special or simple action
   • Outputs triggered by an event
     • If an event is triggered from another input, this event may trigger an additional output
   • Outputs triggered by conditions
     • A single condition is met to trigger an output
     • Multiple conditions are met to trigger an ouput
     • A looped condition is broken to trigger another output
   • Output triggered by random input
     • Random input such as the starting point of characters
     • Game event can also trigger a defined output that functions using random values

3. Algorithm Constructs

   • Sequencing
     • Events that occur by the sequence upon which they are placed
     • The definitions of things occur before they are used to allow the code to function
     • The sequence upon which events occur to trigger another event
   • Selection
     • Random selection can occur by the randomness an event occurs and the chances it has of occuring
     • The user triggers an event, with multiple options that lead to other events
   • Iteration
     • A loop occurs a certain number of times and when stopped triggers an event
     • A loop changes its route after a certain condition is met

4. Combining Algorithm Constructs

   • Combining algorithm constructs to create other events
   • Multiple algorithm constructs lead to a foreordained event