TODO.md

TODO

1. Boot Sector Initialization

• Task: Write bootloader code to initialize the boot sector.
  • Subtasks:
    • Write the boot signature (0x55AA) at the end of the 512-byte sector.
    • Set up the stack pointer.
    • Initialize the video mode for graphics (e.g., 320x200 256-color mode).

2. Graphics Initialization

• Task: Set up graphics mode and basic screen drawing functions.
  • Subtasks:
    • Write functions to set the video mode.
    • Develop routines for drawing pixels, lines, and basic shapes.

3. Main Game Loop

• Task: Implement the main game loop structure.
  • Subtasks:
    • Create an infinite loop for game execution.
    • Implement timing mechanisms for controlling game speed.

4. Player Character (Bird) Mechanics

• Task: Develop the bird's movement and physics.
  • Subtasks:
    • Write code for bird's upward movement on input (e.g., space bar press).
    • Implement gravity for downward movement.
    • Draw bird sprite on the screen.

5. Obstacles (Pipes)

• Task: Create obstacles for the bird to navigate through.
  • Subtasks:
    • Write functions to generate and move pipes across the screen.
    • Implement collision detection between bird and pipes.

6. Scorekeeping

• Task: Implement scoring system.
  • Subtasks:
    • Write code to increase score when bird passes through pipes.
    • Display score on the screen.

7. Game Over Conditions

• Task: Define game over state and restart mechanism.
  • Subtasks:
    • Detect collision with ground and pipes.
    • Display game over message.
    • Implement restart functionality.

10. Code Optimization

• Task: Optimize code to fit within the boot sector size limit.
  • Subtasks:
    • Minimize code size by refining algorithms.
    • Remove any unnecessary instructions.

11. Testing and Debugging

• Task: Thoroughly test the game for bugs and performance issues.
  • Subtasks:
    • Test on different emulators/virtual machines.
    • Fix any identified issues.