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How to Build a Snake Game in Bash (Yes, Really!)
- Bash, primarily used for automation and scripting, can also be used to create games like the classic Snake game.
- Despite Bash lacking built-in game libraries, real-time input and rendering can be managed using manual shell commands.
- The core game logic involves handling input, creating a game loop, and rendering the game in the terminal.
- The game grid in Bash is represented using characters like '#' for borders and ' ' for the playable area.
- Moving the snake in real-time in Bash involves setting the terminal in raw mode and handling key presses.
- As the snake moves, its length increases by storing and updating coordinates rather than graphical representation.
- Collision detection is crucial to end the game if the snake crashes into itself or the wall in Bash Snake game.
- Additional game elements like food spawning, scoring, and game speed enhancement can be implemented to enhance the game.
- Challenges include adding scoring system, continuous snake movement, speed increments, and high score storage for improvement.
- While Bash presents a challenge for game development, it may not be ideal for complex games due to limitations in real-time interaction.
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