{"repo":"jvondermarck/dinosaur-exploder","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/jvondermarck/dinosaur-exploder","clone":"git clone https://github.com/jvondermarck/dinosaur-exploder.git","description":"🦖 Classic arcade shoot 'em up built with Java & FXGL. Contributions welcome – game & Next.js docs.","language":"Java","stars":104,"topics":["game","shoot-em-up","fxgl","good-first-issue","java","javafx","open-source-project","contributions-welcome","hacktoberfest","next"],"license":"MIT","category":"game-templates","readme_excerpt":"🦖 Dinosaur Exploder An open-source learning platform disguised as a shoot 'em up game Built with Java/FXGL and Next.js • Perfect for your first (or next) contribution 🚀 Quick Start 📋 Browse Issues 💬 Discord 🌐 Website --- 🎯 Why Contribute Here? This isn't just a game—it's a real-world project designed for learning and collaboration . Whether you're looking to: - ✅ Make your first open-source contribution - ✅ Build experience with Java game development (JavaFX, FXGL) - ✅ Work with modern web tech (Next.js, TypeScript, React) - ✅ Practice Git workflows, CI/CD, and testing - ✅ Join a friendly community that helps each other learn You're in the right place! 🎉 ⭐ Like what you see? Star the repo to help others discover it! --- 🎥 What We're Building https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4f505240-2d6d-4523-8a93-7e9ffebe4145 A classic arcade shooter with: - 🎮 Java game engine (JavaFX + FXGL) - 🌐 Next.js website for docs, galleries, and community features - 🔄 CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions - 🧪 Unit tests and best practices - 🔓 Open architecture for easy contributions --- 🚀 Quick Start for Contributors Step 1: Pick Your Tech Stack 🎮 Java Game Development Tech: Java 21, JavaFX, FXGL, Maven Great if you want to learn: - Game development fundamentals - Entity systems and game loops - Collision detection - Audio/visual effects Browse: Game issues → 🌐 Website Development Tech: Next.js, TypeScript, React, Tailwind CSS Great if you want to learn: - Modern React patterns","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/jvondermarck","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/jvondermarck/dinosaur-exploder/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}