Lots of room to improve. Start with a README and CI.
A complete Hangman game built with JavaFX and Scene Builder compatible FXML files.
Documentation
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README documents how to install the project.
README is present.
Engineering
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No tests detected anywhere in the repository.
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No dependency lockfile found (−70 pts).
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No issue or PR templates found (−100 pts).
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Project health
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Last pushed 6-12 months ago (−60 pts).
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Repository files7 root entries
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- target
- image.jpg
- javafx-hangman.iml
- module-info.java
- pom.xmlGood: Dependency manifest found (pom.xml).
- README.mdGood: README is present.Good: README is well structured with multiple sections.Issue: No screenshots or images in the README (−20 pts).Fix: Add a GIF, screenshot, or logo image. It is the fastest way to show what your project does.Good: README has code examples.Issue: No live demo link in the README (−20 pts).Fix: Link to a deployed version, docs site, or demo video. Users want to see it running.Issue: No status badges in the README (−10 pts).Fix: Add CI/build status badges from shields.io or your CI provider to signal project health.Good: README documents how to install the project.Issue: No run or usage instructions found (−45 pts).Fix: Add a section showing how to start or use the project.