Tic-Tac-Toe with C++

Module 1: Project Setup & C++ Refresher

⏳ 15 minutes

• Topics: Setting up your C++ project (compiler, IDE), basic syntax review, main() structure

• Hands-on: Write a “Hello, Tic-Tac-Toe” stub and verify compilation/execution

Module 2: Board Representation & Display

⏳ 20 minutes

• Topics: Using arrays or std::vector to model a 3×3 grid, printing the board to console

• Hands-on: Implement and test a function to render the game board after each move

Module 3: Player Input & Turn Management

⏳ 20 minutes

• Topics: Reading user input safely, validating moves, alternating player turns

• Hands-on: Build input routines that reject invalid coordinates and place marks on the board

Module 4: Win/Draw Detection

⏳ 25 minutes

• Topics: Checking rows, columns, and diagonals for a win, detecting full-board draw state

• Hands-on: Implement and unit-test functions that return game-over status

Module 5: Introducing the Computer Opponent

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: Basic AI concepts, game trees, and the Minimax algorithm overview

• Hands-on: Code a recursive Minimax function to evaluate board states and choose optimal moves

Module 6: Integrating AI & Game Loop

⏳ 20 minutes

• Topics: Merging human and AI turns into a continuous game loop, delay and output cues

• Hands-on: Finalize while loop that alternates human and AI until game-over, then prompt replay

Module 7: Code Organization & Testing

⏳ 15 minutes

• Topics: Modularizing code into functions/classes, writing simple assertion-based tests

• Hands-on: Refactor your code into header/source files and add test cases for core functions

Module 8: Conclusion & Next Steps

⏳ 10 minutes

• Topics: Recap key concepts, suggestions for enhancements (GUI, network play, alternative AI heuristics)

• Hands-on: Plan at least two feature enhancements to extend your Tic-Tac-Toe project

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