simonask/gl2d
Simple 2D game engine, written in C++ and OpenGL with SDL
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
gl2d gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #14,778 among tracked repositories and #14,778 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 24, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
gl2d has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
gl2d is an open-source project written in modern software: Simple 2D game engine, written in C++ and OpenGL with SDL.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in software development. 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 modern technologies 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/simonask/gl2d.git
cd gl2d⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Multi-language environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
gl2d coordinates its core functionality through a modular code 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 gl2d into Code 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 gl2d using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/simonask/gl2d.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for gl2d.
Import gl2d into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `gl2d --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with modern software, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
simonask/gl2d is currently ranked #14,778 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gl2d do? +
Simple 2D game engine, written in C++ and OpenGL with SDL
What language is gl2d written in? +
GitHub does not specify a single primary language.
Is gl2d actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 24, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does gl2d have? +
gl2d has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does gl2d rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, simonask/gl2d is ranked #14,778 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo.
What license is gl2d distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
