Pokedex CLI

Welcome to the Pokedex CLI project! This is a command-line application that allows you to explore the world of Pokemon, catch Pokemon, and manage your Pokedex. It is developed as part of the Boot.Dev Backend Development course.

Features

• Explore different location areas in the Pokemon world
• Catch Pokemon and add them to your Pokedex
• View details of caught Pokemon, including their stats and types
• Simulate battles between caught Pokemon
• Manage a party of Pokemon and allow them to level up
• Evolve caught Pokemon after a set amount of time
• Persist your Pokedex progress between sessions
• Encounter wild Pokemon randomly while exploring
• Use different types of Poke Balls to catch Pokemon

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/pokedex-cli.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd pokedex-cli
   

3. Install the dependencies:

   go mod download
   

Usage

To start the Pokedex CLI, run the following command:

go run main.go

Once the application is running, you can use the following commands:

• help: Displays a list of available commands and their descriptions.
• map: View a map of the Pokemon location areas.
• explore <area>: Explore a specific location area and encounter wild Pokemon.
• catch <pokemon>: Attempt to catch a Pokemon and add it to your Pokedex.
• inspect <pokemon>: View detailed information about a caught Pokemon.
• pokedex: Show a list of all caught Pokemon in your Pokedex.
• party: Manage your party of Pokemon.
• battle <pokemon1> <pokemon2>: Simulate a battle between two caught Pokemon.
• save: Manually save your Pokedex progress.
• exit: Exit the Pokedex CLI.

Configuration

The Pokedex CLI uses the PokeAPI (https://pokeapi.co/) to fetch Pokemon data. Make sure you have an active internet connection to access the API.

You can configure the application by modifying the constants and variables in the main.go file, such as the cache duration, default location area, and more.

Testing

The project includes unit tests to ensure the correctness and reliability of the code. To run the tests, use the following command:

go test ./...

Contributing

Contributions to the Pokedex CLI project are welcome! If you find any bugs, have suggestions for improvements, or want to add new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

When contributing, please follow the existing code style and conventions, and make sure to update the tests and documentation accordingly.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

• PokeAPI - The API used to fetch Pokemon data.
• Boot.Dev - The platform that provided the Backend Development course and project inspiration.