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# [Bug] Broken external link: UnrealEngine Repository (GitHub) #276

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opened 2026-06-27 18:00:17 +00:00 by enjin2310 · 3 comments
enjin2310 commented 2026-06-27 18:00:17 +00:00
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Summary

The UnrealEngine Repository link listed in the Links section redirects to a non-existent GitHub page, resulting in a 404 error.

Issue Description

When users click the UnrealEngine Repository (https://github.com) link in the Links section, they are redirected to a GitHub page that displays a “404 – This is not the web page you are looking for” error. The link appears to be incomplete or incorrectly formatted, as it points to the GitHub root domain instead of the actual Unreal Engine repository.

  • Affected Component: Links section on SpikerSoft website
  • Observed Behavior: Clicking the UnrealEngine Repository link opens a GitHub 404 error page
  • User Impact: Users cannot access the intended Unreal Engine repository resource
  • Visible Symptoms: GitHub’s 404 error page with Octocat illustration and message “This is not the web page you are looking for.”

Environment

Property Value
Application SpikerSoft Learning Platform
Module Links Section
Environment Production
Browser Firefox
Operating System Windows 11
Version v2026.06.26a
Device Desktop PC

Preconditions

User navigates to the Links section of the SpikerSoft website.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to learn.spikersoft.com/links.
  2. Locate entry 7. UnrealEngine Repository (https://github.com).
  3. Click the link.
  4. Observe the resulting GitHub page.

Expected Result

The link should redirect to the official Unreal Engine repository on GitHub (e.g., https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine).

Actual Result

The link redirects to https://github.com, which displays a 404 error page.

Evidence

  • Screenshot shows the Links section with entry “UnrealEngine Repository (https://github.com)” listed as item 7.
  • Clicking the link opens GitHub’s 404 error page featuring the Octocat illustration and message “This is not the web page you are looking for.”

Impact

  • Users cannot access the intended Unreal Engine repository.
  • Reduces credibility and usability of the Links section.
  • May confuse users seeking official Unreal Engine resources.

Frequency

Always

Reproducibility

100%

Severity

Medium

Notes

The correct URL should likely be https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine. Updating the link will resolve the issue.

## Summary The **UnrealEngine Repository** link listed in the **Links** section redirects to a non-existent GitHub page, resulting in a **404 error**. ## Issue Description When users click the **UnrealEngine Repository (https://github.com)** link in the Links section, they are redirected to a GitHub page that displays a “404 – This is not the web page you are looking for” error. The link appears to be incomplete or incorrectly formatted, as it points to the GitHub root domain instead of the actual Unreal Engine repository. - **Affected Component:** Links section on SpikerSoft website - **Observed Behavior:** Clicking the UnrealEngine Repository link opens a GitHub 404 error page - **User Impact:** Users cannot access the intended Unreal Engine repository resource - **Visible Symptoms:** GitHub’s 404 error page with Octocat illustration and message “This is not the web page you are looking for.” ## Environment | Property | Value | |-----------|--------| | Application | SpikerSoft Learning Platform | | Module | Links Section | | Environment | Production | | Browser | Firefox | | Operating System | Windows 11 | | Version | v2026.06.26a | | Device | Desktop PC | ## Preconditions User navigates to the **Links** section of the SpikerSoft website. ## Steps to Reproduce 1. Navigate to `learn.spikersoft.com/links`. 2. Locate entry **7. UnrealEngine Repository (https://github.com)**. 3. Click the link. 4. Observe the resulting GitHub page. ## Expected Result The link should redirect to the official Unreal Engine repository on GitHub (e.g., `https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine`). ## Actual Result The link redirects to `https://github.com`, which displays a **404 error** page. ## Evidence - Screenshot shows the **Links** section with entry “UnrealEngine Repository (https://github.com)” listed as item 7. - Clicking the link opens GitHub’s **404 error page** featuring the Octocat illustration and message “This is not the web page you are looking for.” ## Impact - Users cannot access the intended Unreal Engine repository. - Reduces credibility and usability of the Links section. - May confuse users seeking official Unreal Engine resources. ## Frequency Always ## Reproducibility 100% ## Severity Medium ## Notes The correct URL should likely be `https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine`. Updating the link will resolve the issue.
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spikerj commented 2026-06-30 23:15:00 +00:00
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Investigated against current master and could not reproduce as a code bug. The clickable title link ("UnrealEngine Repository") has always pointed at https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine in both the backend (SpikerSoft.Api/Domain/Links/LinkController.cs) and the frontend dummy data (link-list-dummy-info.ts) — this was correct from when the row was first added back in March, predating this report.

The only thing that links to bare https://github.com is the parenthetical (github.com) site-domain link next to the title — this is an intentional Hacker-News-style display convention (shows the domain, links to the domain root) that also appears on every other entry in the Links list. Visiting https://github.com directly returns GitHub's real homepage, not a 404, so I'm not able to reproduce the reported 404 screenshot from anything in our code.

Given this, I don't have a code change to make here. If you're able to reproduce it again, could you confirm exactly which of the two links you clicked (the bold title vs. the parenthetical domain text)? Otherwise I'd recommend closing this one as not reproducible — let me know if you'd like me to go ahead and close it.

Investigated against current `master` and could not reproduce as a code bug. The clickable title link ("UnrealEngine Repository") has always pointed at `https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine` in both the backend (`SpikerSoft.Api/Domain/Links/LinkController.cs`) and the frontend dummy data (`link-list-dummy-info.ts`) — this was correct from when the row was first added back in March, predating this report. The only thing that links to bare `https://github.com` is the parenthetical `(github.com)` site-domain link next to the title — this is an intentional Hacker-News-style display convention (shows the domain, links to the domain root) that also appears on every other entry in the Links list. Visiting `https://github.com` directly returns GitHub's real homepage, not a 404, so I'm not able to reproduce the reported 404 screenshot from anything in our code. Given this, I don't have a code change to make here. If you're able to reproduce it again, could you confirm exactly which of the two links you clicked (the bold title vs. the parenthetical domain text)? Otherwise I'd recommend closing this one as not reproducible — let me know if you'd like me to go ahead and close it.
spikerj commented 2026-07-01 01:23:23 +00:00
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Investigated against current master and could not reproduce as a code bug. The clickable title link ("UnrealEngine Repository") has always pointed at https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine in both the backend (SpikerSoft.Api/Domain/Links/LinkController.cs) and the frontend dummy data (link-list-dummy-info.ts) — this was correct from when the row was first added back in March, predating this report.

The only thing that links to bare https://github.com is the parenthetical (github.com) site-domain link next to the title — this is an intentional Hacker-News-style display convention (shows the domain, links to the domain root) that also appears on every other entry in the Links list. Visiting https://github.com directly returns GitHub's real homepage, not a 404, so I'm not able to reproduce the reported 404 screenshot from anything in our code.

Given this, I don't have a code change to make here. If you're able to reproduce it again, could you confirm exactly which of the two links you clicked (the bold title vs. the parenthetical domain text)? Otherwise I'd recommend closing this one as not reproducible — let me know if you'd like me to go ahead and close it.

Investigated against current `master` and could not reproduce as a code bug. The clickable title link ("UnrealEngine Repository") has always pointed at `https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine` in both the backend (`SpikerSoft.Api/Domain/Links/LinkController.cs`) and the frontend dummy data (`link-list-dummy-info.ts`) — this was correct from when the row was first added back in March, predating this report. The only thing that links to bare `https://github.com` is the parenthetical `(github.com)` site-domain link next to the title — this is an intentional Hacker-News-style display convention (shows the domain, links to the domain root) that also appears on every other entry in the Links list. Visiting `https://github.com` directly returns GitHub's real homepage, not a 404, so I'm not able to reproduce the reported 404 screenshot from anything in our code. Given this, I don't have a code change to make here. If you're able to reproduce it again, could you confirm exactly which of the two links you clicked (the bold title vs. the parenthetical domain text)? Otherwise I'd recommend closing this one as not reproducible — let me know if you'd like me to go ahead and close it.
spikerj commented 2026-07-09 06:23:54 +00:00
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Fixed in spikersoft-angular PR #156 (merged). Root cause: the title link pointed at github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine, which is access-gated — it 404s for any GitHub account not linked to an Epic account (not a code bug; the parenthetical (github.com) domain link was a red herring). Repointed to Epic's public access page unrealengine.com/en-US/ue-on-github in frontend dummy data; backend seed + one-time Mongo fixup for existing rows was already on master. Closing.

Fixed in spikersoft-angular PR #156 (merged). Root cause: the title link pointed at `github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine`, which is access-gated — it 404s for any GitHub account not linked to an Epic account (not a code bug; the parenthetical `(github.com)` domain link was a red herring). Repointed to Epic's public access page `unrealengine.com/en-US/ue-on-github` in frontend dummy data; backend seed + one-time Mongo fixup for existing rows was already on master. Closing.
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