Examples Directory (`examples/`)

This directory contains example programs and tutorials demonstrating how to use the Pokemon battle simulator.

Structure

examples/
├── basic/                 # Basic usage examples
│   ├── hello_battle.cpp   # Simplest possible battle
│   ├── pokemon_creation.cpp # Creating and configuring Pokemon
│   ├── move_usage.cpp     # Using moves and calculating damage
│   └── type_effectiveness.cpp # Type matchup examples
├── intermediate/          # More complex examples
│   ├── tournament.cpp     # Tournament simulation
│   ├── ai_comparison.cpp  # Comparing different AI strategies
│   ├── custom_pokemon.cpp # Loading custom Pokemon data
│   └── battle_analytics.cpp # Analyzing battle statistics
├── advanced/              # Advanced usage patterns
│   ├── custom_ai.cpp      # Implementing custom AI
│   ├── parallel_battles.cpp # Multi-threaded battle simulation
│   ├── memory_optimization.cpp # Memory-efficient patterns
│   └── performance_tuning.cpp # Performance optimization
├── data/                  # Example data files
│   ├── sample_pokemon.json # Sample Pokemon definitions
│   ├── custom_moves.json   # Custom move examples
│   └── test_scenarios.json # Battle test scenarios
├── python/                # Python integration examples
│   ├── wrapper_usage.py   # Using Python bindings
│   ├── data_analysis.py   # Battle result analysis
│   └── visualization.py   # Battle visualization
└── CMakeLists.txt         # Build configuration for examples

Example Categories

Basic Examples

Perfect for developers new to the library:

hello_battle.cpp: Minimal battle between two Pokemon
pokemon_creation.cpp: Different ways to create Pokemon instances
move_usage.cpp: How moves work and damage calculation
type_effectiveness.cpp: Understanding the type system

Intermediate Examples

For developers comfortable with the basics:

tournament.cpp: Simulate a complete tournament bracket
ai_comparison.cpp: Compare performance of different AI strategies
custom_pokemon.cpp: Load and use custom Pokemon data
battle_analytics.cpp: Collect and analyze battle statistics

Advanced Examples

For experienced users and contributors:

custom_ai.cpp: Implement sophisticated AI strategies
parallel_battles.cpp: Optimize performance with multithreading
memory_optimization.cpp: Minimize memory usage patterns
performance_tuning.cpp: Squeeze maximum performance

Building Examples

# Build all examples
mkdir build && cd build
cmake -DBUILD_EXAMPLES=ON ..
make

# Run a specific example
./examples/basic/hello_battle

# Build only specific examples
make hello_battle tournament

Example Template

Each example follows this structure:

/**
 * @file example_name.cpp
 * @brief Brief description of what this example demonstrates
 * 
 * Detailed explanation of the concepts covered, expected output,
 * and any prerequisites or setup required.
 */

#include <pokemon_sim/pokemon_sim.h>
#include <iostream>

int main() {
    // Clear, commented code demonstrating the concept
    // with realistic usage patterns
    
    return 0;
}

Data Files

The data/ subdirectory contains:

Minimal datasets for quick examples
Complete scenarios for comprehensive demonstrations
Custom data examples showing data format flexibility
Test cases that can be used for validation

Python Integration

Python examples demonstrate:

C++ binding usage with pybind11
Data analysis of battle results using pandas
Visualization of battle statistics and AI performance
Integration with machine learning libraries

Running Examples

Each example is self-contained and includes:

Clear output explaining what's happening
Error handling for educational purposes
Performance metrics where relevant
Cleanup code demonstrating proper resource management

Contributing Examples

When adding new examples:

Focus on one concept per example
Include comprehensive comments explaining the code
Provide expected output in comments or separate files
Test thoroughly to ensure examples work correctly
Keep dependencies minimal to reduce complexity

README.md

Examples Directory (examples/)