Fellow Tech Sorcerer! ‘Tis the season for festive code crafting and what better way to usher in the New Year than with a touch of tech magic? In this blog post, we code a shell script potion that transcends the mundane, bringing a burst of vibrant ASCII art to your terminal. Say hello to the “Happy New Year” script – a concoction of color, creativity, and code!

The Pixel Art Masterpiece

Our journey begins with the heart of the script – the pixel_art function. This masterpiece ingeniously weaves together ASCII characters to form a dazzling display of “Happy New Year.” The careful arrangement of letters creates a visual spectacle that sparks joy, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of celebration.

pixel_art() {
  echo -n "HH  HH  AAAAA  PPPPP  PPPPP  YY  YY    NN   NN EEEEE  WW   WW   YY  YY EEEEE   AAAAA   RRRRR\n"
  echo -n "HH  HH AA   AA PP  PP PP  PP  YYYY     NNN  NN EE     WW   WW    YYYY  EE     AA   AA  RR  RR\n"
  echo -n "HHHHHH AAAAAAA PPPPP  PPPPP    YY      NN N NN EEEEE  WW W WW     YY   EEEEE  AAAAAAA  RRRRR\n"
  echo -n "HH  HH AA   AA PP     PP       YY      NN  NNN EE     WWWWWWW     YY   EE     AA   AA  RR  R\n"
  echo    "HH  HH AA   AA PP     PP       YY      NN   NN EEEEE  WW   WW     YY   EEEEE  AA   AA  RR   RR  #AskDushyant #NextStruggle"
}

Flashing Colors and ANSI Escapades

Now, let’s add a dash of excitement. The script employs a vibrant color palette by flashing through ANSI color codes. The flash_colors array takes center stage, cycling through different hues with each iteration. ANSI escape codes create the illusion of a dynamic, ever-changing display.

flash_colors="31 32 33 34 35 36 37"  # ANSI color codes for flashing

while true; do
  for color in $flash_colors; do
    echo -e "\033[5A\033[2K\033[${color}m$(pixel_art)\033[0m"
    sleep 0.2  # Adjust the sleep duration for the desired speed
  done
done

Running the Tech-Tastic New Year Script

Now that we’ve unwrapped the magic behind our ASCII New Year celebration script, let’s dive into how you can run this delightful piece of code on your own terminal. Follow these simple steps and bask in the dazzling display of colors and characters.

• Step 1: Open Your Terminal
  • Fire up your terminal of choice. Whether it’s the sleek elegance of iTerm on macOS, the classic command prompt on Windows, or a Linux terminal, the magic is about to unfold.
• Step 2: Copy the Script
  • Copy the entire script, including the pixel_art function, the flash_colors array, and the flashing loop. You can use your terminal’s text editor or your favorite code editor for this step.
• Step 3: Paste and Save
  • Paste the script into your terminal or text editor. Save the file with a meaningful name, perhaps something like new_year_script.sh. Ensure that the file has execute permissions, which you can grant with the command:
  • chmod +x new_year_script.sh
• Step 4: Run the Script
  • Execute the script using the following command:
  • ./new_year_script.sh

Watch as your terminal transforms into a canvas of vibrant colors, bringing the “Happy New Year” ASCII art to life. Sit back, relax, and revel in the festive spirit as the script cycles through a mesmerising display of colors. Adjust the speed of the flashing effect by modifying the sleep duration in the script if you wish.

My Tech Advice: In the realm where code meets celebration, this script showcase the enchanting possibilities of ASCII art and the whimsy of terminal magic. As we bid adieu to the old and embrace the new, let this tech-infused New Year celebration be a reminder – coding can be both functional and festive fun! So, fire up your terminal, run the script, and immerse yourself in the dazzling display of “Happy New Year.” May your code be bug-free and your celebrations be as vibrant as your terminal screen! My fellow Tech Alchemists! 🧙‍♂️🪄

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