Pong

A simple implementation of the classic Pong game using the SFML library

Description

This project showcases a boucing ball (representing the classic Pong ball) that moves around the screen and bounces off the edges. The game window has a resolution of 850x500 pixels.

Prerequisites

SFML library: This game uses the Simple and Fast Multimedia Library (SFML) for rendering and handling user input. Ensure you have SFML. Installed and set up correctly.

How to Run

Clone this repo to your local machine
Navigate to the project directory
Compile the game using C++ compiler, ensuring you link against the necessary SFML libraries.

You can use: g++ -std=gnu++20 main.cpp
-I/opt/homebrew/Cellar/sfml/2.6.0/include
-L/opt/homebrew/Cellar/sfml/2.6.0/lib
-lsfml-graphics -lsfml-window -lsfml-system
-I/opt/homebrew/Cellar/box2d/2.4.1/include
-L/opt/homebrew/Cellar/box2d/2.4.1/lib
-lbox2d
-o main && ./main 4. Run the compiled executable.

Code Overview

The game initializes a ball with a texture loaded from a local path.
The ball is set to move with a certain velocity in both the x and y directions.
The game loop checks for window close events and updates the ball's position.
If the ball reaches the edges of the window, it reverses its velocity to simulate a bounce.

Future Improvements