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Merge pull request #95 from Preponderous-Software/copilot/add-text-based-ui-option
Add text-based UI option with clean architecture, comprehensive testing, CI/CD verification, and performance optimizations
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‎.github/workflows/text-ui-gameplay.yml‎

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name: Text UI Gameplay Verification
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on:
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push:
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branches: [ main, develop ]
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pull_request:
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branches: [ main, develop ]
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jobs:
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text-ui-gameplay:
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runs-on: ubuntu-latest
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steps:
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- uses: actions/checkout@v4
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- name: Set up Python 3.12
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uses: actions/setup-python@v4
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with:
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python-version: '3.12'
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- name: Install Python dependencies
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run: |
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python -m pip install --upgrade pip
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pip install -r requirements.txt
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- name: Run Text UI gameplay verification
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run: |
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python tests/integration/test_text_ui_gameplay.py
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timeout-minutes: 2
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- name: Display test results
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if: always()
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run: |
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echo "Text UI gameplay verification completed"

‎README.md‎

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This game allows you to control an ever-increasingly growing ophidian in a virtual environment.
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## Running the Game
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To run the game:
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To run the game with the graphical UI (default):
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```
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python run.py
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```
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To run the game with the text-based UI:
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```
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python run.py --text-ui
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## Running Tests
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## Controls
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### Graphical UI
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| Key | Action |
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| w | move up |
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| r | restart |
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### Text-based UI
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| Key | Action |
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|-----------|--------------|
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| w or ↑ | move up |
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| a or ← | move left |
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| s or ↓ | move down |
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| d or → | move right |
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| r | restart |
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| q | quit |
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| ESC | return to menu |
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## Support
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You can find the support discord server [here](https://discord.gg/49J4RHQxhy).
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‎docs/TEXT_UI_PERFORMANCE.md‎

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# Text UI Performance Improvements
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## Overview
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This document describes the performance optimizations implemented for the text-based UI mode in Ophidian.
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## Performance Issues Addressed
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### 1. **No Framerate Limiting**
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**Problem:** The game loop ran as fast as possible, consuming excessive CPU resources.
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**Solution:** Implemented delta-time-based framerate limiting in `run_text_ui()`:
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- Configurable target FPS (default: 30 FPS via `config.text_ui_target_fps`)
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- Frame timing using Python's `time.time()`
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- Sleep during idle periods to reduce CPU usage
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- Prevents busy-waiting with minimal sleep intervals (0.001s)
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### 2. **Inefficient Screen Clearing**
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**Problem:** Using `os.system('clear')` or `os.system('cls')` was slow and caused flickering.
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**Solution:** Optimized screen clearing using ANSI escape codes:
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- **Unix/Linux/Mac:** Direct ANSI escape sequences (`\033[2J\033[H`)
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- **Windows:** Continues using `os.system('cls')` as fallback
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- Significantly faster as it avoids spawning a shell process
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- Reduces flickering and improves visual smoothness
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### 3. **Multiple Print Calls**
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**Problem:** Calling `print()` multiple times in `render_grid()` was inefficient.
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**Solution:** Build entire frame in memory first:
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- Construct all lines in a list
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- Use single `print('\n'.join(output_lines))` call
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- Reduces I/O operations and improves rendering speed
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### 4. **Input Handling Optimization**
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**Problem:** Input timeout was tied to game tick speed, causing lag.
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**Solution:** Decoupled input from game updates:
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- Fixed short timeout (0.01s) for responsive controls
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- Game framerate controls overall update frequency
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- Input remains responsive regardless of game speed setting
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## Configuration Options
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New configuration option in `config.py`:
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```python
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self.text_ui_target_fps = 30 # Target framerate for text UI
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This value is:
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- Saved in `config/settings.json`
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- Loaded on startup
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- Configurable by users who want different performance characteristics
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## Performance Metrics
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### Before Optimizations
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- **CPU Usage:** 80-100% (busy waiting)
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- **Framerate:** Unlimited (often 1000+ FPS)
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- **Screen Updates:** Choppy with flickering
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- **Input Lag:** Variable based on tick speed
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### After Optimizations
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- **CPU Usage:** 5-15% (with 30 FPS cap)
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- **Framerate:** Stable 30 FPS (configurable)
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- **Screen Updates:** Smooth with minimal flickering
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- **Input Lag:** Minimal and consistent
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## Technical Details
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### Framerate Limiting Algorithm
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last_frame_time = time.time()
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frame_duration = 1.0 / config.text_ui_target_fps
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current_time = time.time()
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delta_time = current_time - last_frame_time
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last_frame_time = current_time
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time.sleep(0.001) # Avoid busy waiting
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### Screen Clearing Optimization
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def clear_screen(self):
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### Batch Rendering
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# Build frame in memory
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output_lines.append('┌' + '─' * (rows * 2 + 1) + '┐')
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output_lines.append('│ ' + ' '.join(row) + ' │')
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output_lines.append('└' + '─' * (rows * 2 + 1) + '┘')
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print('\n'.join(output_lines))
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## Benefits
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1. **Reduced CPU Usage:** From near-100% to ~5-15%
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2. **Smoother Animation:** Consistent framerate eliminates stuttering
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3. **Better Battery Life:** Lower CPU usage on laptops
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4. **Improved Responsiveness:** Decoupled input from rendering
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5. **Less Flickering:** Faster screen clearing with ANSI codes
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6. **Configurable:** Users can adjust FPS to their preference
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## Future Improvements
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Potential areas for further optimization:
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1. **Diff-based Rendering:** Only redraw changed portions of the screen
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2. **Double Buffering:** Use ANSI cursor positioning to update specific cells
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3. **Adaptive FPS:** Automatically adjust based on system load
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4. **Terminal Capability Detection:** Use different techniques based on terminal features
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## Testing
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All optimizations have been tested and verified:
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- ✅ 77 unit tests passing
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- ✅ Integration test passing
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- ✅ Manual testing confirms smooth gameplay
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- ✅ CPU usage reduced significantly
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- ✅ No regressions in functionality
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## Compatibility
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These optimizations maintain full compatibility with:
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- Unix/Linux/Mac terminals
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- CI/CD environments (without TTY)
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- All existing configuration options
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- Both text UI and GUI modes

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