Digital Dave

I started coding the A* pathfinding application today.  I’ve got most of what I want to do planned out, I just need the time to implement it all.  The idea behind A* isn’t all too difficult to understand.  Coding it shouldn’t be a problem, and I should have a write up after I am done.  I know there are some people that wanted me to keep them posted on my progress.  This coming version will only be in the console, with a few options to track the performance and to customize the map.  I want to create a graphical representation of A*, with a few options to gauge how well different implementations of A* work (e.g.; Using Arrays vs. Binary Heap).  Of course, the Binary Heap will be much quicker, but I’m curious to see by how much.

I’ve mixed together a pretty sweet sample on my piano.  I wish I still had my x-fi so I could link that sucker up.  If I can find a way to get that sound uploaded, I’ll definitely be sharing it.