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Add Langton's Ant

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#1,292 opened on Oct 12, 2017

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Description

Like Conway's game of life, Langton's ant is another cellular automation. Check out this for more details

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Implement the Langton's ant cellular automaton in C++. Follow the rules: the ant moves on a grid, turning left or right based on cell color, and flipping the cell color. Create a simulation that displays the ant's path.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C++ basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
85