PathfinderFactory

PathfinderFactory and AStarPathfinderFactory

The entry point. We use a standard Factory Pattern so you don't have to glue your code directly to the implementation.

This abstracts the engine away. If we ever decide to add a different algorithm (or if you write your own), you won't have to rewrite your entire codebase. You're welcome.

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The Methods

The interface is simple. Pick your poison:

• createPathfinder() The "I trust you" option. Creates an engine with sensible defaults. Good for 99% of use cases.

• createPathfinder(PathfinderConfiguration) The "Control Freak" option. Inject your own custom configuration to fine-tune performance or break physics.

• createPathfinder(PathfinderConfiguration, PathfinderInitializer) The "Deep Integration" option. Used for complex post-creation setup. You probably don't need this.

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AStarPathfinderFactory

Currently, Pathetic provides A*. Why? Because it's the best. If you want Dijkstra, go read a history book.

Usage

// 1. Get the factory
PathfinderFactory factory = new AStarPathfinderFactory();

// Option A: Vanilla (Fast & Simple)
Pathfinder simple = factory.createPathfinder();

// Option B: Custom (For edge cases)
PathfinderConfiguration customConfig = PathfinderConfiguration.builder()
        .maxLength(500) // Don't search forever
        .neighborStrategy(NeighborStrategies.VERTICAL_AND_HORIZONTAL) // No diagonals
        .build();

Pathfinder custom = factory.createPathfinder(customConfig);