How do you make Karel follow a path indicating a goal?

Using movement commands with conditional checks allows Karel to navigate effectively towards a goal by assessing the environment at each step. This approach enables Karel to make decisions based on specific conditions, such as whether there is a wall in front or whether it has reached a designated location. These checks can guide Karel to alter its path accordingly, ensuring that it can navigate obstacles or pursue the most efficient route towards its target.

For example, Karel can be programmed to move forward until it encounters a wall and then turn left, which demonstrates a direct use of conditional logic to guide its movement. This method ensures that Karel actively adjusts its behavior based on the surroundings, leading to successful goal-oriented navigation.

In contrast, random movement commands do not provide any structured path and would lead Karel away from its target unpredictably. Programming Karel to move backwards does not inherently contribute to reaching a goal, as it may simply result in movement away from the intended destination. Similarly, turning in circles would not lead Karel towards a specific location but instead keep it stationary without making progress on the path to the goal.