How do you remove a sprite from the screen in CodeHS?

To effectively remove a sprite from the screen in CodeHS, calling the removeSprite() function on the desired sprite instance is the correct approach. This function is specifically designed to handle the removal process, ensuring that the sprite is no longer displayed in the animation or game. It manages all necessary updates within the framework, including removing the sprite from the rendering list and freeing up any associated resources.

Using the function is efficient and straightforward, as it encapsulates the complex processes behind sprite management with a simple command. While other methods, like setting a sprite’s alpha value to 0 or moving it off-screen, may visually remove the sprite from sight, they do not actually free the sprite from memory or stop it from existing within the game environment. Stopping the draw() function for a sprite would similarly hide it but does not eliminate its presence. Thus, the best practice for removing a sprite is through the appropriate function call.