Mastering Swift 2 Programming (Video 9)

This video tutorial introduces functional programming concepts using Swift and the Game of Life. It covers the origins and rules of the Game of Life, a classic programming exercise, and guides viewers through setting up a project in Xcode. The tutorial also explains how to implement the game logic, focusing on closure syntax and functional value types. The course aims to teach Swift language features through practical application, using the Game of Life as a learning tool.

What is the Game of Life primarily used to demonstrate in programming?

• Network protocols

• Cellular automaton concepts

• Basic arithmetic operations

• Advanced data structures

Who devised the Game of Life?

• John Horton Conway

• Alan Turing

• Charles Babbage

• Ada Lovelace

Which programming paradigm is emphasized in the Swift version of the Game of Life discussed in the video?

• Object-oriented programming

• Procedural programming

• Functional programming

• Event-driven programming

What is the first step in setting up the Game of Life project in Xcode?

• Creating a new project

• Adding a new Cocoa class

• Setting up the storyboard

• Creating a new Swift file

What is the purpose of the 'state' file in the Game of Life project?

• To store game scores

• To handle network requests

• To define possible cell states

• To manage user inputs

Which class is responsible for drawing the game in the Game of Life project?

• GameBoard

• GameController

• GameView

• GameModel

What is the final step before running the Game of Life application?

• Adding missing constraints in the storyboard

• Writing the game logic

• Testing the application

• Deploying to the App Store