How to Build Autonomous AI Agents That Run Anywhere

Gift Egwuenu

What is a Finite State Machine (FSM)?

  • A mathematical model of computation that consists of a set of states and transitions between those states.
  • Used to represent systems with a finite number of states.
  • Well-suited for modeling complex game behaviors.

Visualizing FSMs

Why use FSMs in Game Development?

  • Improve code organization and readability.
  • Facilitate easier testing and debugging.
  • Enable more flexible and reactive game behaviors.
  • Promote code reusability.

Introducing XState

  • A powerful and flexible state chart library for building complex state machines.
  • Well-suited for game development due to its visual state charts and hierarchical state machines.
  • Provides a declarative approach to state machine design.

Key Features of XState

  • Visual state charts for intuitive design.
  • Hierarchical state machines for complex behaviors.
  • Context and actions for managing state data and side effects.
  • Guards and conditions for controlling transitions.
  • Parallel states for concurrent behaviors.