Tools Collection: Development Tools & Workflows

Every craftsman needs their tools. This collection houses quests focused on mastering the tools, workflows, and practices that professional developers use daily. From version control to CI/CD, these quests transform you from a code writer into a software craftsperson.

Collection Overview

The Tools collection includes quests about:

• Version Control - Git, branching strategies, and commit practices
• CI/CD Pipelines - GitHub Actions and automated workflows
• AI Automation - AI-powered development tools and practices
• Project Management - Issue tracking, changelogs, and documentation
• Framework Mastery - Django, Jekyll, and other development frameworks

Available Quests

📜 Version Control & Git

Commitments to Clean Commits

Quest Type: Main 🏰 | Difficulty: 🟢 Easy | Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes

Learn the art of writing meaningful, well-structured commit messages. Master conventional commits and clean Git history practices.

Skills You’ll Master:

• Conventional commit format
• Semantic versioning alignment
• Git history management
• Commit message best practices

Prerequisites: Basic Git knowledge

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Branches and Pull Requests

Quest Type: Main 🏰 | Difficulty: 🟡 Medium | Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes

Master branching strategies and pull request workflows. Learn GitFlow, GitHub Flow, and how to collaborate effectively.

Skills You’ll Master:

• Branch naming conventions
• PR creation and review workflows
• Merge strategies (merge, squash, rebase)
• Code review best practices

Prerequisites: Commitments to Clean Commits

🔧 CI/CD & Automation

Action Triggers

Quest Type: Side ⚔️ | Difficulty: 🟡 Medium | Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes

Master GitHub Actions triggers and events. Learn to automate workflows based on pushes, PRs, schedules, and custom events.

Skills You’ll Master:

• GitHub Actions event triggers
• Workflow dispatch and manual triggers
• Scheduled workflows (cron)
• Conditional workflow execution

Prerequisites: GitHub account, YAML basics

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Change Logs

Quest Type: Side ⚔️ | Difficulty: 🟢 Easy | Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes

Learn to maintain professional changelogs. Track releases, document changes, and communicate updates to users.

Skills You’ll Master:

• Keep a Changelog format
• Semantic versioning integration
• Automated changelog generation
• Release note writing

Prerequisites: Git basics

🤖 AI & Automation

Revolutionizing Work with AI Automation

Quest Type: Main 🏰 | Difficulty: 🟡 Medium | Estimated Time: 60-90 minutes

Explore how AI is transforming development workflows. Learn to integrate AI tools into your daily work for maximum productivity.

Skills You’ll Master:

• AI tool selection and integration
• Prompt engineering for development
• AI-assisted code review
• Automation workflow design

Prerequisites: Basic programming, AI awareness

🌱 Project & Framework Mastery

Planting Seeds: Software Evolution

Quest Type: Main 🏰 | Difficulty: 🟡 Medium | Estimated Time: 60-90 minutes

Understand the lifecycle of software projects. Learn to plant the seeds of good architecture and watch your projects grow.

Skills You’ll Master:

• Project initialization patterns
• Architecture decision records
• Documentation-first development
• Sustainable codebase practices

Prerequisites: Basic development experience

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Django and Git Integration

Quest Type: Side ⚔️ | Difficulty: 🟡 Medium | Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes

Master Git workflows specifically for Django projects. Learn migration management, settings handling, and deployment practices.

Skills You’ll Master:

• Django project Git structure
• Migration version control
• Environment-specific settings
• Django deployment pipelines

Prerequisites: Django basics, Git fundamentals

👑 Epic Adventures

Epic Quest: Zer0 to Her0 CMStyle

Quest Type: Epic 👑 | Difficulty: ⚔️ Epic | Estimated Time: 4+ hours

The ultimate journey from complete beginner to configuration management hero. A comprehensive multi-session quest covering all aspects of professional development workflows.

Skills You’ll Master:

• Complete development environment setup
• Version control mastery
• CI/CD pipeline creation
• Documentation and collaboration
• Professional workflow establishment

Prerequisites: Computer with internet access (everything else taught in quest)

Learning Path Recommendations

For Git Newcomers

1. Commitments to Clean Commits
2. Branches and Pull Requests
3. Change Logs

For Automation Enthusiasts

1. Action Triggers
2. Revolutionizing Work with AI Automation
3. Planting Seeds: Software Evolution

For the Complete Journey

1. Epic Quest: Zer0 to Her0 CMStyle - Start here for the full experience!

Collection Integration

These quests complement all binary level quests:

• Level 0000-0001: Git basics pair perfectly with foundation quests
• Level 0010-0011: Automation enhances terminal and AI tool quests
• Level 0100+: CI/CD essential for advanced development

Quest Network

graph TD
    A[🌱 Planting Seeds] --> B[📜 Clean Commits]
    B --> C[🌿 Branches & PRs]
    C --> D[📋 Change Logs]
    D --> E[⚡ Action Triggers]
    E --> F[🤖 AI Automation]
    A --> G[🎯 Django + Git]
    F --> H[👑 Zer0 to Her0 Epic]
    
    style H fill:#ffd700

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The right tools in skilled hands create masterpieces. Master your tools. 🛠️✨