Watch a 14-minute conference talk from EmacsConf 2024 exploring how to use Emacs timers to automate plant care in Astrobotany, a text-based game accessible through the Gemini protocol. Learn about the fundamentals of Astrobotany gameplay, understand the implementation of timer-based automation in Emacs, and discover practical code examples for managing digital plant maintenance. Explore the intersection of Emacs programming and casual gaming while gaining insights into timer functionality and automation techniques that can be applied to various other projects.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is Astrobotany?
What is Gemini?
How do you play Astrobotany?
Timers
The code
Managing the plant
Conclusion
Taught by
EmacsConf and Emacs hangouts
