Modeling computational algorithms using nonlinear storytelling methods of computer game design

Computational algorithms can be described in many methods and implemented in many languages. Here we present an approach using storytelling methods of computer game design in modeling some finite-state machine algorithms and applications requiring user interaction. An open source software Twine is u...

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Published in:Procedia computer science 2017, Vol.119, p.131-138
Main Authors: Letonsaari, Mika, Selin, Jukka
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
algorithm design
digital storytelling
rapid prototyping
Twine
visual programming
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Summary:Computational algorithms can be described in many methods and implemented in many languages. Here we present an approach using storytelling methods of computer game design in modeling some finite-state machine algorithms and applications requiring user interaction. An open source software Twine is used for the task. Interactive nonlinear stories created with Twine are applications that can be executed in a web browser. Storytelling approach provides an easy-to-understand view on computational algorithms allowing communication with people with no computer science education. It also allows rapid prototyping and testing in mixed background work teams.
ISSN:1877-0509
1877-0509
DOI:10.1016/j.procs.2017.11.169