import { IAsset } from '../interface/asset.interface';
import { AlienPathEnum } from '../enum/alien-path.enum';
import * as i0 from "@angular/core";
/**
 * The path service
 */
export declare class PathService {
    /**
     * Finds the shortest path for an alien from the spawn location
     * To the base
     *
     * @param startCoordinates  the Starting Coordinating
     */
    findShortestPath(startCoordinates: IAsset, gameboard: AlienPathEnum[][]): IAsset[];
    /**
     * Checks the location status
     */
    private locationStatus;
    /**
     * Explore around the current location
     * @param currentLocation The current location
     * @param direction the direction to explore
     */
    private exploreInDirection;
    /**
     * Get the Alien Drop Ship Path
     * @param startPosition The starting position
     * @param endPosition The ending position
     */
    getAlienDropShipPath(startPosition: IAsset, endPosition: IAsset): IAsset[];
    static ɵfac: i0.ɵɵFactoryDeclaration<PathService, never>;
    static ɵprov: i0.ɵɵInjectableDeclaration<PathService>;
}