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Afnan Khan
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Flappy Bird Game using Amazon Q CLI 🎮

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Hey there!
I recently created a Flappy Bird game using Amazon Q CLI. In this blog post, I'll walk you through everything you need to create your own version of the game, including setup, game mechanics, and running the project on Windows.

Installing Amazon Q CLI on Windows

Install Python(if you don’t have it already):
Download Python from python.org and make sure to check the box to add Python to your system’s PATH during installation.

Install AWS CLI using pip:
Open your Command Prompt and run:

pip install awscli
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Configure AWS CLI with your credentials:

aws configure
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You’ll need to provide your AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key, which you can get from the AWS Console.

Install Amazon Q CLI:

pip install amazon-q-cli
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Verify the installation:

q --version
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Start Amazon Q CLI by running:

q chat
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In the chat, ask:

Can you help me make a Flappy Bird game using Pygame?

Designing the Game Structure

I wanted my Flappy Bird clone to have the following features:

  1. Menu State: A welcoming main menu where the player can start the game.
  2. Playing State: The player controls the bird’s jump.
  3. Result State: When the game ends, the player can restart.

Implementing Core Game Mechanics

Let’s talk about how the game works under the hood:

Bird Movement: The bird continuously falls due to gravity, but when the player presses Space, the bird jumps!

Pipe Generation: Pipes randomly appear from the right side and move leftward at a constant speed.

Collision Detection: The bird collides with pipes or the ceiling/floor, ending the game if either happens.

How to Run the Game

Now, let’s get this game up and running. Here’s how you can set up the game on your own machine:

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/afnank070/flappy-bird-amazon-q-cli
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Navigate to the Project Folder:

cd flappy-bird-python
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Install Pygame:
You’ll need Pygame for the game’s graphics. Install it by running:

pip install pygame
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Run the Game:
Once everything is set up, run:

flappy_bird.py
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Final Thoughts
Building this game was an absolute blast! Amazon Q CLI really sped up the development process.
If you're new to game development or want to make your own version of Flappy Bird, I highly recommend giving this a try.

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