The So Long project at 42 is a beginner-level game development project that helps students learn the basics of graphics programming and game mechanics using the MiniLibX library. Here's an overview of the project:

Compile the code using the provided Makefile. Run the executable, providing the path to a valid map file.

Example usage:

./so_long maps/map_1.ber

• Create a 2D game: Develop a simple 2D game where a player can navigate through a map, collect items, and reach an exit to win.
• Learn graphics programming: Gain experience using the MiniLibX library for rendering graphics and handling user input in C.

1. Map File:

   • The game map is defined in a .ber file, which is a plain text file containing characters that represent different elements of the game.
   • Characters used in the map:
     • 1: Wall (impassable terrain)
     • 0: Empty space (passable terrain)
     • P: Player's starting position
     • C: Collectibles
     • E: Exit

2. Game Elements:

   • Player: Moves through the map, controlled by keyboard input.
   • Collectibles: Items that the player must collect.
   • Exit: The player must reach this after collecting all collectibles to win the game.

3. Graphics and Input Handling:

   • Use MiniLibX to render the map and game elements.
   • Handle keyboard input to move the player character.

• Display the Map: Render the game map on the screen.
• Player Movement: Allow the player to move up, down, left, and right.
• Collecting Items: Update the map and game state when the player collects items.
• Winning Condition: Check if the player has collected all items and reached the exit.

• Graphics Programming: Understand the basics of rendering graphics and handling user input using MiniLibX.
• Game Loop: Implement a simple game loop that updates the game state and renders the game continuously.
• File Parsing: Read and interpret a map file to generate the game world.