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KnightJumps, Using Chess Rules, In Java

March 24, 2009 by Kyle Brady
Tags: Code, Code Samples, Full Code Release, Java
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This is a bit of code that takes a description of a chess board, with markings for Start, Finish, and Invalid places, and moves the piece following the rules of a Knight, until it reaches the Finish; returning the least number of steps to get there.

See the examples and description for details on board inputs and return values.

It was due at midnight tonight, and I was done earlier, so this is a scheduled post.

All code is now available via SVN, and a web browsing utility.

Note:  I am not advocating using this code in place of doing your own homework, or in any situation other than pure interest.  However, in the event that you do, I am not responsible for any resultant issues (legal, moral, or ethical) that may arise.  Finally, I am not presenting these as perfect cases, the best way to approach the problems, nor the fastest.  They are, simply, viable solutions.

Old Content posts are leftovers from a less structured, less civilzed era that are kept for posterity.
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