A line chart is a graphical representation of changes in some data over time or between categories. The chart consists of two axes; x-axis is the horizontal axis representing the time change; and y-axis is the vertical axis representing the magnitude of the data. This article demonstrates how to create simple line …
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This is the fourth part in this trilogy! - with a brief interlude last week for an introduction to the Minimax algorithm. This article builds on the App from part 1 and 2, which allows two players to play Tic Tac Toe. In this article we will implement the minimax algorithm to determin the best move for the computer to …
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The Minimax algorithm is a type of backtracking algorithm used in Game Theory to determine the best move to make assuming your opponent is also making their best move. The use of Minimax algorithm is a form of Artificial Intelligence that does not involve Machine Learning. This article explains Minimax algorithm and …
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This creates the View for Tic Tac Toe app utilising the Model and ViewModel created in part 1. More unit tests are added as functionality is required and then the code to get the tests to pass is implemented.
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Test Driven Development is a process of writing unit tests for software before writing the code to get those tests to pass. Many of us struggle to write the tests before we write the software, but this has gotten easier in Xcode over the years. This article demonstrate an approach for implementing a simple version of …
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I just couldn't let the Monty Hall problem go. What if there were more doors in the problem. In this article I create a simulation of anywhere from 3 to 6 doors with the underlying premise that after selecting a door, all but one of the remaining doors are opened. The contestant is then offered an option to switch …
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Monty Hall Problem in SwiftUI - Simulation. An SwiftUI app was developed for the Monty Hall problem and is described in part 1. The solution to the problem is that the contestant should always switch doors when the host opens the door to reveal a goat and offers the contestant the option to switch doors. This article …
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I love the Monty Hall problem, even though I find it counter-intuitive. The Monty Hall problem is a form of probability puzzle named after American game show host Monty Hall. It is presented in the style of the game show, called Let's Make a Deal, where you are given a choice of selecting one of three doors. Behind one …
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Card-style views are common in iOS apps as they provide a nice way of visually separating data on a small screen. This article walks through how to animate the flipping of a card in SwiftUI.
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Activity Rings have become ubiquitous since the introduction of the Apple Watch. The default is to have three circular activity rings for move, exercise and stand goals for the day. An Activity Ring is a type of circular progress bar that start at 12 O'Clock in clock notation and extends clockwise as activity …
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