The latest articles on DEV Community by vitor caetano (@vito_doce_18). https://dev.to/vito_doce_18 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1891582%2F9e186846-175f-4e00-a493-03f8ca533550.png https://dev.to/vito_doce_18 en vitor caetano Mon, 12 May 2025 03:49:37 +0000 https://dev.to/vito_doce_18/typaton-arcade-game-typing-amazon-q-dev-challenge-aaj https://dev.to/vito_doce_18/typaton-arcade-game-typing-amazon-q-dev-challenge-aaj <p><em>This is a submission for the <a href="https://dev.to/challenges/aws-amazon-q-v2025-04-30">Amazon Q Developer "Quack The Code" Challenge</a>: That's Entertainment!</em></p> <h2> What I Built </h2> <p>We built Typaton, a fast-paced typing game where players must type words that appear on the screen as quickly and accurately as possible. Each word comes with unique challenges: they vary in speed, size, and modifiers like reversed text, position shifts, or blinking effects. These elements create a dynamic and progressively more difficult gameplay experience. What makes Typaton fun is the combination of reflex training, cognitive load, and increasingly complex typing patterns — it's both a challenge and an addictive skill test.</p> <h2> Demo </h2> <p>You can try the game here: <a href="https://typaton-chi.vercel.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://typaton-chi.vercel.app/</a><br> (This is an older version, we couldn't deploy the newest version please run the repo)<br> Or check out a video demonstration: <a href="https://youtu.be/kvZr0tS4un4" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/kvZr0tS4un4</a></p> <h2> Code Repository </h2> <p>Explore the code on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/Vitordoce/typaton" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/Vitordoce/typaton</a></p> <h2> How I Used Amazon Q Developer </h2> <p>We used Amazon Q Developer to speed up the development of Typaton by generating modular code snippets and helping me structure the game’s difficulty system. With Q, I was able to:</p> <ul> <li>Break down and refine how each word’s challenge level contributes to an overall difficulty score.</li> <li>Create a scalable system that adjusts gameplay difficulty as the player progresses.</li> <li>Iterate on ideas rapidly with intelligent prompts and code suggestions.</li> </ul> <p>Amazon Q Developer allowed me to stay focused on designing a fun experience while handling the technical details efficiently. My tip for others: use Q not just to fix bugs, but to co-create systems — ask it to think with you.</p> <p>Thank you <a class="mentioned-user" href="https://dev.to/ngelo_macedo_03befb9310f">@ngelo_macedo_03befb9310f</a> for collaboration.</p> devchallenge awschallenge ai webdev