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Getting GitHub updates on Discord

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’ll be honest, I set this up because GitHub email notifications just weren’t cutting it. They’re delayed, easy to miss, and honestly a bit noisy.

Instead of over-engineering a solution (which I was very tempted to do), I went with the simplest possible approach:

Let GitHub send events directly to Discord using a webhook.

No backend. No scripts. Just HTTP.

Requirements

Before starting, make sure you have:

A GitHub account with a repository
A Discord server where you can create webhooks

How This Works

At a high level:

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.

Smartcourse Advisor

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SmartCourse Advisor: Merging AI, Data, and Student Voices

Introduction

Choosing the right university courses is a decision that can significantly shape a student’s academic journey, yet the process is often fragmented and overwhelming. Students typically rely on scattered sources such as informal reviews, outdated course guides, or trial-and-error when planning their degree.

This challenge becomes even more relevant in the context of institutional change, such as the University of Adelaide merger, where navigating course options can become even more complex.