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Rapid Web Game Development with Minimalist Technology Stack: A Case Study of Pokelike

Authors
Yihan Peng1, *
1The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
*Corresponding author. Email: yihan.peng@student.uq.edu.au
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Yihan Peng
Available Online 31 August 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-823-3_92How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Web game; Minimalist technology stack; Frameless front‑end
Abstract

This paper presents a case study of Pokelike, a turn-based web game prototype developed in just five days using a minimalist technology stack. Eschewing modern front-end frameworks, the project leveraged plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a frameless user interface. On the back end, a lightweight setup was employed by using Spring Boot coupled with an embedded SQLite database. Guided by subtractive design principles and rapid micro-sprints, the two-person team focused exclusively on essential gameplay mechanics—such as turn sequencing, damage calculation, and data-driven customization—while deliberately omitting nonessential features including complex AI behavior, character leveling, and animations. A key element of the approach was the use of a data-driven architecture that separated game logic from game content, thus enabling dynamic updates through database modifications without requiring any changes to the underlying codebase. Additionally, the team integrated an AI-augmented workflow by consulting ChatGPT for syntax troubleshooting and code refactoring. Although this reduced the development time significantly, it also underscored the importance of maintaining human oversight to ensure the final product’s quality and coherence.

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Proceedings of the 2025 3rd International Conference on Image, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence (ICIAAI 2025)
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Advances in Computer Science Research
Publication Date
31 August 2025
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978-94-6463-823-3
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2352-538X
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10.2991/978-94-6463-823-3_92How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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