How can I implement maze algorithms in code?

How can I implement maze algorithms in code?

You can start by choosing a maze algorithm like Depth-First Search or Prim's algorithm. Do you have a specific language in mind?

I'm thinking of using Python. Can you provide a sample code?

Sure! Here's a simple implementation of Depth-First Search in Python:

class Maze:
    def __init__(self, grid):
        self.grid = grid
        self.visited = set()

    def dfs(self, x, y):
        if (x, y) in self.visited:
            return
        self.visited.add((x, y))
        # Explore neighbors
        for dx, dy in [(-1, 0), (1, 0), (0, -1), (0, 1)]:
            if self.is_valid(x + dx, y + dy):
                self.dfs(x + dx, y + dy)

    def is_valid(self, x, y):
        return 0 <= x < len(self.grid) and 0 <= y < len(self.grid[0]) and self.grid[x][y] == 0

This code defines a simple maze and uses DFS to explore it.

What does the grid represent in this code?

The grid is a 2D list where each cell represents a part of the maze. A value of 0 typically indicates a path, while 1 indicates a wall.

Can I use other algorithms like A* or Dijkstra's?

Absolutely! Both A* and Dijkstra's algorithms are great for finding the shortest path in a maze. Would you like examples for those as well?