Escape from prison using your awesome running ability (game written in Scheme).
⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts
Authoritative Sourcethe-great-escape is the-great-escape is an open-source project written in Scheme: Escape from prison using your awesome running ability (game written in Scheme)..
| Repository | Ninju/the-great-escape ↗ |
|---|---|
| Primary Category | developer tools |
| Language & Stack | Scheme |
| Software License | Open Source (Check repository LICENSE) |
| Community Traction | ★ 2 stars · ⑂ 0 forks · #32,831 globally |
| Maintenance | ● Active (Last commit: May 10, 2016) · 0 open issues |
| Target Audience | Developers and engineering teams building with Scheme, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads. |
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+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#27
MOST-STARRED Scheme
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
the-great-escape gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #27 among Scheme repositories and #32,831 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
20
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 24, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
the-great-escape has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
the-great-escape is an open-source project written in Scheme: Escape from prison using your awesome running ability (game written in Scheme).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Scheme. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Scheme for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/Ninju/the-great-escape.git
cd the-great-escape⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Scheme environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
the-great-escape coordinates its core functionality through a modular Scheme pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed the-great-escape into Scheme backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install the-great-escape using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Ninju/the-great-escape.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for the-great-escape.
Import the-great-escape into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `the-great-escape --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Scheme, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Ninju/the-great-escape is currently ranked #32,831 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the-great-escape do? +
Escape from prison using your awesome running ability (game written in Scheme).
What language is the-great-escape written in? +
The primary language is Scheme. Topics include: software.
Is the-great-escape actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 10, 2016 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does the-great-escape have? +
the-great-escape has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does the-great-escape rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, Ninju/the-great-escape is ranked #32,831 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #27 among Scheme projects.
What license is the-great-escape distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
