Story: Hatetris - Obsession, Friendship, and World Records

What if a simple game became a gateway to computational breakthroughs? David Freiberg and Felipe set out on a journey to conquer Hatetris, a notoriously difficult JavaScript game. Their interest ignited when a new world record was set, showing that surpassing the game's high score was possible. Their journey was full of challenges, from building an emulator in different programming languages to tackling complex algorithms. They pushed the boundaries of what's possible but the story didn't end there. Collaborating with fellow enthusiasts, including a Japanese Tetris expert, led to further breakthroughs. By sharing insights and building on each other's work, they set a records after records. Their story highlights the power of curiosity, collaboration, and the joy of discovery. Episode Page Support The Show

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Story: Hatetris - Obsession, Friendship, and World Records is an episode from CoRecursive: Coding Stories by Adam Gordon Bell - Software Developer.

This episode is 48:27 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2025.

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