GeoAsteroids: Refactoring a JS Asteroids Clone Into a GIS Game
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After spending the last few months with Python and Django, I thought of a project to help sharpen my JavaScript skills. I found this Youtube Tutorial where you re-create Asteroids in 2 hours and 45 mins. After completing the tutorial, the whole app becomes a single HTML file with a <script> that is about ~1000K lines long.
I wanted the application to be more modular, so I split it into 10 files in this PR. I think it looks and reads A LOT better. Instead of the code being one long file, I have separated out logic such as collisions, scoring, and sound effects. This way, adding new features will be much easier, and it's less of a maintenance nightmare.
My goal for the project is to make it into a game for GIS nerds like me. You'll be able to upload your geospatial data and play the game with YOUR polygons.
Stay tuned for more updates. If you want to log a bug/enhancements, check out GeoAsteroid's Github repo.
The game is live at GeoAsteroids.com
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John Solly
A hands-on AI practitioner who transitioned to a CTO role to broaden my impact.
Most of my career has been dedicated to developing spatial systems at Esri, startups, and federal agencies. Currently, I lead technology strategy for Leidos' Health IT division, supporting agencies such as SSA, VA, and HHS.
My primary focus is the convergence of spatial computing and AI, enabling machines to interpret the physical world and applying these capabilities to meaningful missions.
Please reach out if you are interested in spatial systems or advancing AI within the federal government.
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