Physics engine based minigame (with explosions!)
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#873
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
asteroids gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #873 among Java repositories and #15,831 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Aug 11, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
asteroids has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
asteroids is an open-source project written in Java: Physics engine based minigame (with explosions!).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. 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 Java 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/ericl/asteroids.git
cd asteroids⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
asteroids coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java 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 asteroids into Java 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install asteroids using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ericl/asteroids.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for asteroids.
Import asteroids into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `asteroids --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
ericl/asteroids is currently ranked #15,831 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does asteroids do? +
Physics engine based minigame (with explosions!)
What language is asteroids written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is asteroids actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 19, 2017 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does asteroids have? +
asteroids has 1 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does asteroids rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1 stars, ericl/asteroids is ranked #15,831 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #873 among Java projects.
What license is asteroids distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
