Name: The Gauntlet | Think Like A Coder, Ep 8
Uploaded: 2020-04-16T19:37:40Z
Duration: 8 min 1 s
Description: This is episode 8 of our animated series "Think Like A Coder." This 10-episode narrative follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge, as they attempt to save the world. The two embark on a quest to collect three artifacts and must solve their way through a series of programming puzzles. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Alex Rosenthal: The Gauntlet | Think Like A Coder, Ep 8

The Gauntlet | Think Like A Coder, Ep 8

This is episode 8 of our animated series "Think Like A Coder." This 10-episode narrative follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge, as they attempt to save the world. The two embark on a quest to collect three artifacts and must solve their way through a series of programming puzzles. [Directed by Kozmonot Animation Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Puzzle wizard, editorial director of TED-Ed Animations

A sprawling network of deadly, branching conveyor paths challenges a robot named Hedge to find the only safe route to a powerful artifact. Armed with the ability to create smaller versions of himself, Hedge uses recursion—repeating instructions that refer back to themselves—to systematically explore every branch. Only the path leading to the goal sends a radio signal back, revealing the correct sequence of turns. This clever approach transforms a daunting challenge into a clear, manageable process.