cli-conway

                 CLI-CONWAY
         A Terminal Implementation of
              Conway's Game of Life

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WHAT IS IT?

CLI-Conway is a text-based version of the famous Game of Life, created by John Conway. Navigate, place shapes, and watch as the grid evolves through generations.

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HOW TO INSTALL:

1. Clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/yourusername/cli-conway.git
2. Navigate into the directory: cd cli-conway
3. Install dependencies: npm install
4. Run the game: npm start

OR install globally with npm: npm install -g cli-conway

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COMMANDS:

Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. Press: SPACE - Toggle cell state ESC/Q - Exit 1-9 - Adjust simulation speed [g, b, p, h, l, v, o, t, u, s, x, c] - Place shapes

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TIPS:

• Use 1 for the slowest speed (450ms) and 9 for the fastest (50ms).
• Place multiple shapes in quick succession for interesting patterns!

COMMON SHAPE COMBOS:

• Glider (g) + Blinker (b): Create moving patterns with gliders and blinking cells.
• Gosper Glider Gun: Use g and l together to create a glider gun setup (requires precise placement).
• Pulsar (p): A great way to create oscillating patterns — try combining this with other still life shapes!