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Make It Dark - Hooking up the Engine to the UI

Make It Dark - Hooking up the Engine to the UI

After meticulously crafting the foundational classes like GridManager, LightToggleStrategy, WinConditionChecker, and assembling them into our "finely tuned engine," the GameEngine, the stage is set for the final act: bringing Make It Dark to life with a user interface. The groundwork in previous posts ensures the game's

Make It Dark - Putting the Engine Together

Make It Dark - Putting the Engine Together

After constructing the core classes for Make It Dark—GridManager, LightToggleStrategy, and WinConditionChecker—the next step is to develop the GameEngine. This phase involves integrating these components to work together seamlessly. The process so far has adhered to a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach, ensuring that each component functions correctly before

Make It Dark - Turning Requirements into Code

Make It Dark - Turning Requirements into Code

Ah, finally, the moment has arrived where we transition from meticulous planning to the exciting phase of writing code. Up to this point, the focus has been on laying a robust foundation: establishing the project's architecture, embracing the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD), and refining my coding style

Make It Dark - Linting and Testing Libraries

Make It Dark - Linting and Testing Libraries

In the development journey of Make It Dark, I emphasise maintaining high standards of code quality. This commitment extends beyond pursuing functional, bug-free code, embracing a holistic approach that incorporates meticulous linting practices, comprehensive testing frameworks, and the strategic implementation of Git hooks. This blend of tools and methodologies forms

Make It Dark - Game Engine, Software Architecture and TDD Prep

Make It Dark - Game Engine, Software Architecture and TDD Prep

As I move forward with the development of Make It Dark, I have reached a crucial point that needs to be addressed before diving into the core coding. This stage is called architectural planning, and it is of utmost importance as it creates a solid blueprint for the game'

Make It Dark - My First Look into Svelte

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Make It Dark - My First Look into Svelte

As I continue to navigate the dynamic world of web development with React, which remains a staple in my day-to-day work, my journey has been one of continuous learning and adaptation. Over the past 7+ years, React has not just been a tool—it's been a crucial part