What the hell is Pseudocode

Pseudocode is the non-compilable text written in plain English within a programmers code and is mainly used to annotate logic or algorithms and wrote informative text.

Here are some examples of Pseudocode in action

• Annotate logic

// if player collides with enemy
// destroy player

• Write informative text

// This method destroys the player when hit by an enemy

At Mooski Games, we use Pseudocode to:

• improve the readability of the code between team members;
• design or validate the implementation of an algorithm; and
• document and explain what the code is doing.

Our best practices for Pseudocode at Mooski Games are:

• Use control structure and proper naming conventions
• Keep it simple and concise
• One statement per line
• Remove any unnecessary Pseudocode when no longer required.