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The '''Engine''' describes the computer program behind the scenes that [[#Compiling|compiles]] code from the [[#Workspace|workspace]], [[#Running|runs]] your code, and [[#Rendering|renders]] the output to [[Spaceland]] | The '''Engine''' describes the computer program behind the scenes that [[#Compiling|compiles]] code from the [[#Workspace|workspace]], [[#Running|runs]] your code, and [[#Rendering|renders]] the output to [[Spaceland]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 16 March 2023
The Engine describes the computer program behind the scenes that compiles code from the workspace, runs your code, and renders the output to Spaceland
Compiling
Compiling describes taking the block code the user has written and converting it to instructions the computer can understand This step is hidden from the user.
Workspace
The workspace is the place where block code is written.
Running
Your program automatically starts running as soon as it successfully compiles. The engine attempts to run at a specified speed denoted as ticks per second.
Ticks
A tick describes that smallest unit of time for the engine. It describes the complete cycle of taking into account the current information in Spaceland, calculating what needs to change, and finally applying the changes visually.
Rendering
Rendering is the process at the end of each tick that calculates what needs to be displayed onto the screen.