sokGetType

sokGetType is a function used in some programming contexts, particularly within the Sokoban game's implementation, to determine the type of an object or entity within the game's state. The specific implementation and return values can vary depending on the version or framework being used, but generally, it serves to categorize elements such as walls, empty spaces, players, and boxes.

When called with a reference to a game object or a coordinate representing a cell on the game board, sokGetType would typically return a value that signifies what that object or cell contains. For example, it might return a numerical code or an enumerated type representing "wall," "empty," "player," "box," "target," or "box on target." This information is crucial for game logic, such as handling player movement, checking for valid moves, determining win conditions, and rendering the game board correctly. Developers rely on sokGetType to efficiently query the state of the game and make decisions based on the nature of the objects encountered. The function simplifies the process of inspecting the game environment by providing a standardized way to identify different game elements.