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Can we get people to post code of simple, optimized implementations of the A* pathfinding algorithm, in every single language?

This is mostly for fun and to play with what stackoverflow itself is capable of... although I actually am interested in getting an ActionScript 3 version of this.

But the idea is that this "Question" will continue to be updated eternally into the future, even as different programming languages are created!

I don't know of any other place online where you can see pseudocode "translated" into many (much less every) different language. Seems like it's a worthwhile resource, and while not necessarily what this site was designed for, there's no harm in trying it out and seeing if it turns out to be a worthwhile thing that stackoverflow could be used for!

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  • Would probably be better if you gave more ground rules such as a "test" maze/obstacle field. Ideally each implementation would find the same route or a very common short-list of possible solutions! – Ray Hayes Sep 17 '08 at 16:35
  • @Ray Hayes, Maybe not the same route (as there can be multiple routes to the same goal), but the same length route. – strager Jan 27 '09 at 02:05
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    The terms "optimized code" and "simple code" are mutually exclusive. – ziggystar Nov 07 '10 at 18:22
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    If you're looking for "place online where you can see pseudocode "translated" into many (much less every) different language" you're probably better off with [Rosetta Code](http://rosettacode.org/wiki/Main_Page "Programming Chrestomathy"), a site actually made for that purpose. – JUST MY correct OPINION Feb 25 '11 at 15:10

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