Let’s explore 5 - Ownership & Naming 🤖
🧠 Code Ownership
Good code is organized code. Give each method a single job. When every method clearly owns its task, bugs are easier to track down and your code is easier to read.
// ❌ Don't do too much in one method
public void onScannedBot(ScannedBotEvent e) {
fire(2);
back(100);
turnLeft(90);
}
// ✅ Break it up
public void onScannedBot(ScannedBotEvent e) {
double direction = e.getDirection();
attackEnemy(direction);
retreatFromEnemy(direction);
}
private void attackEnemy(double direction) {
fire(2);
}
private void retreatFromEnemy(double direction) {
back(100);
turnLeft(90);
}Each method has a clear, focused job.
🔁 Sharing Information Between Methods
You can pass values between methods using parameters. This helps keep your logic clean and avoids using global state unless necessary.
public void onScannedBot(ScannedBotEvent e) {
double enemy_x = e.getX();
double enemy_y = e.getY();
aimAt(enemy_x, enemy_y);
}
private void aimAt(double x, double y) {
// Use x and y to point the gun or radar
}Pass only the values the function needs.
✍️ Meaningful Names
Use camelCase for method names, and snake_case for variables.
// camelCase for methods
private void turnToEnemy() {
// ...
}
// snake_case for variables
double enemy_distance = 180;
int bullet_count = 3;Your code should be readable like a story.