As a developer, you're likely familiar with GitLab, a popular version control platform. But did you know that GitLab can also be used to create and host 2-player games? In this piece, we'll explore the possibilities of building 2-player games on GitLab and provide a basic template to get you started.
two-player-game/
├── index.html
├── style.css
├── game.js
├── network.js
├── assets/
│ ├── sprites/
│ └── sounds/
└── .gitlab-ci.yml
: While not a game itself, this project provides a split-screen UI for two players or teams to track scores during physical games. Common Technical Characteristics gitlab 2 player games
Why is this trend growing? It taps into a specific developer psychology. When you’re waiting 15 minutes for a pipeline to finish, you aren't going to open a separate gaming app (which might look bad to your manager). But opening a gitlab.io URL? That looks like documentation. GitLab 2-Player Games: A Preparation Piece As a