Author: Tom Kerrigan
Date: 14:27:28 12/08/99
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I read CCC off and on, but I never see requests for this stuff to be in a simple program. Most people just ask e.g. how hash tables work, etc. Most people who send me feedback about TSCP also mention that they tried to understand Crafty but it's way too complicated and poorly documented. Perhaps you should rethink your opinion of "beginner material," because nobody seems to agree with you about Crafty. -Tom On December 08, 1999 at 08:28:28, Chris Carson wrote: >Here is a list of features that I have heard >many newcommers request since I have been involved >with CCC (from the beginning). In my opinion, I >should not be required to produce code to make >a suggestion! > >ABCprogram Features List: >------------------------- >Simple to understand code (more important than speed) >Basic search algorithm (optimized for speed if easy to read) >Basic evaluation (optimized for speed if easy to read) >Hash table support >Thinking on opponents time >Build a book from pgn files >Interface with winboard >Makefile for MS C++ and GNU C > >Crafty meets all the requirements above and a >lot more (very easy to read and well documented)! >Thanks Dr. Hyatt!! > >Please add to the list if you have any suggestions. > >Please do not flame me. I choose not to release >source for my program for several reasons (other >source out there that is better than mine, no >time to support the code, do people need yet another >example of chess programming source that is not the >basics and not easy to understand?) > >If I have time (don't hold your breath) I may take >a shot at this. Anyone else that already has a jump >on Simple Chess Programs may wish to think about >incorporating some of the suggestions above, if not, >thanks anyway for the contribution you have made. >This is not a knock on current programs! > >Oh, for the commercial programers. Have you thought >about releasing source and a program like this with >your commercial programs. Just a thought, like Borland >use to with it's C language. :) > >Best Regards, >Chris Carson
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