PUSH

Save instructions to memory stack

Specifications #

ARGUMENTS:
Things (Good , Bad and Environmental), Numbers, Directions, Registers

CREATES A TRUE OR FALSE BRANCH?:
No, Push does not create a T/F branch.


NUMBER OF CYCLES USED:
1


RANGE:
0

Example of Use #

Imagine your ChipWit needs to remember that it passed by a Pie. You could use Push Thing to save the Pie in the stack. Later, using the memory stack, the ChipWit can recall that it encountered the Pie and use it to complete the mission.

Push is a powerful feature in ChipWits that gives you greater control over your ChipWit’s actions and memory, enhancing the strategic depth of your programming.

You can save Things, Moves, and Numbers to the Stack.

How Push Works #

• Storing Data: Push sends a value (like a number or object) to the top of a stack, holding it there until it’s needed later in the program.
• Stack Memory: The stack operates on a “last in, first out” (LIFO) principle, meaning the most recent item pushed is the first one retrieved when using a Pop operator.

Why Push is Important #

• Flexibility: By pushing values onto the stack, you can store information during your ChipWit’s routine and retrieve it later. This allows for more dynamic programming, particularly when working with loops or conditional logic.
• Advanced Programming: Push is a key tool for creating complex instructions. For example, pushing directions onto the stack can help your ChipWit remember the path it has taken and retrace steps when necessary.