Sample Programs
To restore a program and world below, click on the appropriate links below and copy the text( Windows - ctrl A followed by ctrl C to copy. MAC - cmd A followed by cmd C to copy. ) . Paste the text according to the steps in Restoring Worlds tutorial.
Pick Up Newpaper
Task: Karel lies in bed. He needs to go outside and retrieve the newspaper. Then he should come back inside and get in bed facing the same direction.
Pick Up Newpaper - Simplified
Task: The task is the same as for the prior sample program. The difference is this task defines new instructions to simplify the program.
Pick Up Beeper Rectangle
Task: Pick up an rectangular array of beepers with any number of rows and columns. Karel is on the southwest corner of the beeper rectangle facing north.
Move Through the Tunnel
Task: Move Karel through the tunnel and exit the other end. As soon as Karel exits, he should shut down.
Climb the Stairs
Task: Karel climbs the stairs until he reaches the top. A new instruction is defined to help simplify the task.
Bowling Pins Problem - Simplicity
Task: Karel sets up the bowling pins in an alley. This program takes a simple top down approach. However it is not the most efficient
Bowling Pins Problem - Efficiency
Task: Karel sets up the bowling pins in an alley. This program takes an efficient top down approach. It takes almost 20% less time than the previous Bowling Pins example. However, the code is slightly more complicated.