The author reminisces about playing the classic Snake Game as a child and shares an enhanced version built using Python, Pygame, and Amazon Q CLI.
The new Snake Game features real-time gameplay, sound effects, pause/resume functionality, auto high score tracking, and responsive controls.
Amazon Q CLI assisted in effective prompting techniques, solving classic problems like collision detection, and automating tasks for faster development.
The tech stack used includes Python, Pygame, GitHub, Amazon Q, and VS Code.
The game offers real-time gameplay with audio, Snake movement logic, auto score saving, and a clean UI.
Lessons learned include realizing that AI enhances creativity, Amazon Q CLI is beneficial for iterative development, and retro games can be built smarter with modern tools.
The author emphasizes that AI-enhanced development is not just faster but also more enjoyable, bringing productivity and joy into the coding process.