Summary

GitHub Snake game is a fun and creative way to gamify GitHub contributions. The game is built using Python and utilizes GitHub's REST API to retrieve a user's contribution data.

Purpose

The game generates a snake that moves along a visual representation of the user's contribution grid, with each square on the grid representing a day. The snake's length increases as the user makes more contributions, and the game is customizable, allowing users to change the snake's appearance and behavior.

Benefits

The game is open-source and can be easily installed and run locally on a user's machine. It can also be run as a GitHub Action, allowing users to generate a Snake game animation that can be displayed on their GitHub profile.

Final Comments

GitHub Snake game is a creative and engaging way to incentivize and visualize GitHub contributions. The use of GitHub's REST API provides a valuable way to access and utilize GitHub data, and the game's customization options make it a fun and personalized experience for users. The game is a great example of the power and versatility of Python and can serve as a valuable learning tool for developers interested in game development and data visualization.

• PlatformsWeb.
• StackPython
• Last update10/10/2021

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