Game On: Building a Python Game with Amazon Q Developer

Game On: Build Your First Python Game with Amazon Q in Minutes was a hands-on workshop where I served as the speaker, focused on introducing game development in an engaging and beginner-friendly way. The session was designed to show how modern AI-assisted tools can significantly reduce the barrier to entry for coding and game development. During the workshop, I guided participants through building a fully functional “Capture the Flag” game using Python and Pygame, while leveraging Amazon Q Developer to assist with code generation, debugging, and feature implementation. I explained core programming concepts such as game loops, event handling, collision detection, timers, and scoring systems, ensuring participants understood both the what and the why behind the code. A key focus of the session was demonstrating how AI-powered developer tools can speed up the development process—from setting up the environment to transforming an idea into a playable game within minutes. As a speaker, my goal was to help participants gain confidence in coding, understand game development fundamentals, and experience how AI can act as a practical coding companion rather than a replacement. By the end of the session, participants walked away with a playable game they built themselves, a solid introduction to Python and Pygame, and hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity in software development.