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Building a Memory Game with AWS and Amazon Q Developer

Building a Memory Game with AWS and Amazon Q Developer

Try out Simon++, with 3 difficulty modes, made by Amazon Q!

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Shawn
Published Nov 23, 2024
Gameplay!
Gameplay!

Introduction

For the AWS Game Builder Challenge, I developed a Simon-like memory game where players must repeat color sequences. The game features three difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard) and sequences of 4, 5, or 6 colors. Using Amazon Q Developer, I was able to speed up development and focus more on the creative aspects of the game. In this post, I’ll walk through how I used AWS Amplify for hosting and Amazon Q Developer to streamline development.

Development Process

  1. Using Amazon Q Developer
Amazon Q Developer was instrumental in speeding up the development process. It generated essential game logic, like sequence generation, comparison, and difficulty adjustments. The AI assistant helped me save time by automating repetitive code and suggesting improvements, allowing me to implement features like color randomization quickly.
Using Amazon Q Developer for Level Difficulty
Using Amazon Q Developer for Level Difficulty
  1. Hosting with AWS Amplify
For hosting, I used AWS Amplify, which simplified the deployment process. It integrated smoothly with React.js, making the game easy to scale and ensuring reliable performance across devices.
Using AWS Amplify for 1-click Deployment
Using AWS Amplify for 1-click Deployment
  1. Frontend with React.js and Tailwind
The game’s frontend was built using React.js for an interactive UI, combined with Tailwind CSS for a responsive and modern design. This made sure the game looked great and played smoothly on all devices.
Choosing Game Difficulty
Choosing Game Difficulty
Gameplay
Gameplay

Key Features

  • Difficulty Levels: Players can select from easy, medium, and hard modes, each with 4, 5, or 6 colors in the sequence.
  • Gameplay: Players must memorize and repeat color sequences. The game ends when a mistake is made.
  • Responsive Design: The game is built to look great on any device, thanks to React.js and Tailwind.

AWS Experience

Amazon Q Developer greatly sped up my development, and AWS Amplify made hosting easy and scalable. For the future, I’d love to see deeper integration between Q Developer and React.js for frontend optimization.

Conclusion

Using AWS services like Amazon Q Developer and AWS Amplify helped me build and deploy a fun memory game quickly. Check it out here: Game Link.
 

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