CSCI 2010 - BattleCode

1. Overview of BattleCode software and process
2. BattleCode concepts including objectives, maps, players, actions, timing
3. BattleCode programming interface and tools
4. Tip and hints for effective strategies
5. AI concepts and techniques in gaming
6. Communication concepts and techniques
7. Concurrent process creation and coordination in a multi-tasking environment
8. Performance metrics used to analyze software performance
9. Collaboration and version control software
10. Design, debugging and documentation in large concurrent applications

1. demonstrate an understanding of the BattleCode game including objectives, maps, rules, process, players, and actions.
2. learn the battlecode programming interface and tools and how they interact with Java
3. develop an effective strategy given parameters of the competition.
4. use principles of artificial intelligence, concurrency and communication to implement an effective strategy for a robot army.
5. utilize effective design, documentation and debugging practices to produce effective code.
6. collaborate with others in a team using version control software.
7. analyze tournament results and describe improvements or optimizations in design.

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