Asteroids

Asteroids are small, rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. In the context of computer science and programming, "Asteroids" often refers to a classic arcade video game developed by Atari in 1979. In the game, players control a spacecraft that must navigate through a field of asteroids while shooting them to prevent collisions and earn points. The game's mechanics involve physics-based movement, collision detection, and shooting mechanics, which are prevalent concepts in game development. The term "Asteroids" may also be used in programming tutorials or exercises to demonstrate graphical rendering, game physics, and user input handling in a simulated environment.