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part 2 follow-up to ""From Memex to Hypercard" commentary: "functional" tree structure[: 1) So, once get over the Steve Awk-ings stuff (geek stocking stuffer
by sargstuff 3y ago
part 2 follow-up to ""From Memex to Hypercard" commentary:
"functional" tree structure[:
1) So, once get over the Steve Awk-ings stuff (geek stocking stuffer ideas)
and want something more determinate/functional; try excel with an in-depth 80's Q-bert theme. Just rotate excell display 45 degrees[0]. Extra excel points for adding drop shadows to excel cells to create the 3d q-bert board.
This is the 'diamond' screen view. See data structures information on tree traversal.
Rules/Restrictions for fetching/storing diamond screen cell data.
a) ALWAYS start at top corner.
b) Can not move left or right while remaining on same level.
c) Starting at top, can not go lower than imaginary line at widest point.
The 'determinate' line!
d) 'Useful' data/values can ONLY be stored in cell if complete cell touches the determinate line.
2) Open a 2nd excel spread sheet in 'square' screen view.
As traverse the diamond screen, store 'matches' in a free cell in same column.
this will be an 'array of data' when diamond screen traversal is complete.
So, at the point where can introduce the 'Event Horizon' line[1] and introduce the weighty lead in to 'signed' garbage collection aka negative / posative cancellation. What OS's tag as 'swap space'.
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[0] : https://github.com/leonicolas/ReQbert https://github.com/leonicolas/ReQbert
[1] : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6lDG-bP3zg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6lDG-bP3zg
[2] : excel as a digital crt storage device : https://www.computerhistory.org/storageengine/williams-demonstrates-crt-storage/ https://www.computerhistory.org/storageengine/williams-demon...