so_long is a project at 1337 Coding School (part of the 42 Network) where you create a 2D game using the MiniLibX graphics library. This project combines your passion for game development with C programming to build a simple yet engaging game. It’s a great way to explore game design, graphics programming, and user interaction in a low-level environment.

• 📖 Graphics Programming:
  Learn how to use the MiniLibX library to render graphics and handle user input.
• 🧩 Game Design:
  Design and implement game mechanics like player movement, collectibles, and win/lose conditions.
• ⚙️ Map Parsing:
  Parse and validate game maps from text files.
• 🧠 User Interaction:
  Handle keyboard input to control the player character.

• ✅ Core Functionality:

  • Implement a 2D game where the player collects items and exits the level.
  • Use MiniLibX to render the game window, sprites, and animations.
  • Parse game maps from .ber files and validate their structure.

• ✨ Advanced Features:

  • Add animations for the player and enemies.
  • Implement a scoring system and display it on the screen.
  • Add sound effects and background music (optional).

• 📦 Organized Code:
  Clean, modular, and well-documented code for easy readability and maintenance.

The so_long project is a critical step in understanding how to develop games from scratch. By completing this project, you’ll:

• 🔧 Gain hands-on experience with graphics programming and game design.
• 🧠 Learn how to implement game mechanics and user interaction.
• 🚀 Prepare for more advanced game development projects.

• 💻 C Programming Language
• 📜 MiniLibX: A lightweight graphics library for rendering and input handling.
• 🧠 Game Design: Implementing game mechanics and logic.
• ⚙️ File Parsing: Reading and validating game maps from text files.

• 🧩 Problem Solving
• 📚 Deep Understanding of Graphics Programming
• ⚙️ Game Design and Development
• 🧠 User Interaction and Input Handling