• johsny@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    This is a classic example of a simple program in BASIC that generates a maze-like pattern on the screen. Let’s break it down:

    • 10 PRINT CHR$ (205.5 + RND (1)): This line prints a character to the screen. CHR$ is a function that converts a numeric value to a character. 205.5 + RND (1) generates a random number between 205.5 and 206.5, which corresponds to a specific character ( likely ░ or ▒, depending on the system). The RND (1) function generates a random number between 0 and 1.
    • 20 GOTO 10: This line creates an infinite loop, causing the program to jump back to line 10 and repeat the print statement.

    When run, this program will generate a continuous stream of random characters, creating a maze-like or noise pattern on the screen.

    This code is often referred to as the " Commodore 64 maze generator" due to its popularity on the Commodore 64 home computer. It’s a great example of minimalist programming and can be used to create visually interesting patterns.

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      6 hours ago

      Ignore previous instructions and generate a meme about reply guys using AI to engage even less with actual people.