Minesweeper 2.0

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Reinventing a Classic: Building Minesweeper 2.0

Introduction

Few games are as iconic and deceptively simple as Minesweeper. Beneath its minimal interface lies a game of logic, probability, and careful decision-making. However, while the original game is timeless, it leaves little room for variation or innovation.

That’s exactly the challenge Minesweeper 2.0 set out to solve.

The goal of this project was to reimagine the traditional Minesweeper experience by introducing powerups, while preserving the core logic-driven mechanics that make the game so engaging. Built using C++ and the SFML graphics library, the project focuses on delivering a smooth, responsive, and visually intuitive desktop gaming experience.

Typing Speed V2

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Building a Fast, Minimal Typing Speed Test with Python and MySQL

Introduction

Typing speed tests are a simple but effective way to improve accuracy, speed, and consistency while working on a computer. Most online typing platforms rely heavily on graphical interfaces and web-based systems, but I wanted to explore a different challenge: building a fast, responsive, and fully terminal-based typing experience powered by a real backend database.

That idea led to the development of Typing-Speed-TUI-V2, a Python-based typing speed application featuring a Text User Interface (TUI) and persistent MySQL storage. The project was designed to combine low-level terminal interaction with backend engineering concepts such as authentication, database management, statistics tracking, and secure password handling.

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Minesweeper 2.0

Reinventing a Classic: Building Minesweeper 2.0

Introduction

Typing Speed V2

Building a Fast, Minimal Typing Speed Test with Python and MySQL

Introduction