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GitHub new space shooter README — Step-by-Step Guide

Asad Hussain — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:03:32 +0000

Hey folks!! In this post, I’ll show how I set up a GitHub Actions workflow that generates and updates a Space Shooter GIF no manual work required. The workflow runs on a schedule (daily) and can also be triggered manually, automatically committing the updated GIF back to the repository.

Setup Instructions (Step-by-Step)

STEP 1:

Create a Repository On GitHub (For those who don't have a README.md → New Repository → Name it (Same as your username) → Make it PUBLIC → Create it. Inside it, create README.md

STEP 2:

Create a folder named .github ( as shown above in the file structure ).
Inside it create another folder named workflows.
Inside it create a file name space-shooter.yml.
Follow the project structure given below :

.github/
└── workflows/space-shooter.yml
assets/
└── space-shooter.gif // will be created automatically
README.md // your original readme.md

Step 3:

Paste the code inside the space-shooter.yml file

name: Update Space Shooter GIF

on:
  schedule:
    - cron: "0 0 * * *"
  workflow_dispatch:

permissions:
  contents: write

jobs:
  generate:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4

      - name: Create assets directory
        run: mkdir -p assets

      - uses: czl9707/gh-space-shooter@v1
        with:
          github-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
          output-path: assets/space-shooter.gif
          strategy: random

Save the file, commit the changes and push it to the main branch (recommended)

Step 4:

RUN the workflow

Open the repo -> click on the action tab -> select update space shooter GIF (On the left sidebar) -> click run workflow (On the right side)
Wait for it to complete.

Step 5:

Once the workflow is completed, paste this code in your READM.md file

<p align="center">
 <img src="assets/space-shooter.gif" />
</p>

Contact

I am open to discussing opportunities and collaborations. Connect with me:

Email: techie.asad.dev@gmail.com
GitHub: @asad-bot07
LinkedIn: Asad Hussain

Portfolio Link

Explore my work and professional journey: https://asadtechdev.vercel.app

Why NumPy and Pandas Are Essential: A Beginner’s Realization in AI/ML

Asad Hussain — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:49:40 +0000

Hello everyone, I am back after a very long time. I was busy with my end-semester exams, which went pretty good. You guys know how college exams go. Anyway, this fall I finally started learning about AI and ML since it has become an important part of computer science today.

For a long time, I wondered why AI and ML require NumPy and Pandas. I knew a little about NumPy from our curriculum, mostly the basics like converting data into arrays and performing simple operations. But once I actually started learning AI and ML, I understood the real power behind these libraries.

NumPy is way more than just 1D or 2D arrays. It gives precise control over big data sets and makes complex mathematical tasks easier. Features like random seeding, broadcasting, reshaping, vectorization, and efficient matrix operations changed my perspective completely. Coming from a Java background, starting with C in my first semester, operations like matrix multiplication or elementwise tasks always seemed difficult to operate. These are as simple as working with basic variables. The difference in speed is also huge because NumPy is optimized for numerical computation.

Then I started looking at Pandas. I had never worked with Pandas, and I always thought it was just like NumPy. Sure enough, when I started using it, I found out how powerful this library truly is when working with structured data. Reading files of types CSV, Excel, JSON, or even SQL outputs can easily be done. Functions like head(), tail(), iloc, and loc make filtering or selecting data very intuitive. The describe() method instantly gives you statistical information like mean, count, standard deviation, among others useful in getting a fast feel of a dataset.

Now, I dive into Pandas, where I will go through cleaning, preprocessing, handling missing values, grouping, data aggregation, and transformation. This is all very important because good quality, well-structured data is at the heart of every AI or ML model: a model is only as good as the data quality that it is trained on.

Conclusion

The starting AI and ML made me realize that NumPy and Pandas are not just optional tools, but a must-have for any data worker who wants to do the job efficiently and with meaning. NumPy handles the heavy mathematical lifting while Pandas does the organizing, cleaning, and preparing of data for modeling. Knowing these libraries has ironed my path into AI and ML so much, as well as smoother. I am looking forward to continued learning and exploration of more advanced concepts ahead.

How being lazy made me a better developer

Asad Hussain — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:41:51 +0000

Before I start lemme inform you that I don’t really have hobbies other than coding and gaming (which everyone loves anyway), and I’m honestly Z+++ lazy so lazy that my mom scolds me daily, but in a weird way this laziness pushes me to build things that make my own life easier. Me and my college friend (we’re in second year btw, and I probably have an exam next week idk whenever you’re reading this but yeah) always daydream about getting placed in some U.S. company or FAANG and earning in dollars, and every single time we end up Googling “convert USD to INR” to calculate our imaginary expenses and savings for our imaginary Lamborghini. I was too lazy to open Google and type it again and again, so I built a currency converter using React, Tailwind CSS, and a free API default set to USD -> INR so I don’t have to do anything. It’s not a big project, but it taught me API handling in React for the first time, and now I call APIs like they’re my girlfriend (I don’t have one). Another time, when boredom hit hard, I built a death calculator using TypeScript, Motion, and some basic JS logic pure brainrot but fun. These projects may look silly, but they help me learn and survive the boring days. And yes, I don’t only make dumb stuff; it’s just fun to share. I’m currently rebuilding another project purely out of laziness. All my projects are on my GitHub if you want to check them out see you soon with more chaotic builds.

Hey there, do you know me?

Asad Hussain — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:39:36 +0000

I’m Asad Hussain, currently doing my Bachelor of Computer Applications at IEM Kolkata. I’ve been into coding for a while now and honestly, it’s the only hobby that stuck 😭😭😭
I’m that kind of person who’s lazy in the smartest way possible. If there’s a long method to do something, I’ll find a shorter and smarter way to make it work. I love building stuff that solves problems or just makes life a little more fun.
When I get bored or tired of building complex projects for practice, I end up creating random things that may not change the world but definitely make me laugh. Like once, I built GrimTok(which i call atank) a totally useless (but hilarious) project that predicts my death. My mom thought it was real, and let’s just say… she wasn’t amused 💀🤣.
This is my first post here, and I’ll be sharing my projects, thoughts, and random coding experiments that keep me sane. If you’re into coding, memes, or just making weird but fun stuff you’re in the right place.

Thanks for reading :)