Calculator app

What are you most proud of, and what would you do differently next time?

I am most proud of the dedication and effort I put into this project. The final result reflects my attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Successfully implementing features like the three-theme toggle, ensuring responsive design, and maintaining clean and organized code are accomplishments I value greatly. I also take pride in overcoming challenges, such as managing complex CSS and JavaScript interactions. However, if I were to approach this project again, I would do a few things differently. I would spend more time in the planning and design phase to streamline the development process and ensure everything is well-structured from the start. Additionally, I would focus on optimizing performance by reducing dependencies and improving accessibility with better keyboard navigation, ARIA roles, and screen reader compatibility. Enhancing testing practices, such as automated testing across browsers and devices, would also be a priority. Finally, I would aim to provide clearer and more comprehensive documentation to facilitate future collaboration and updates.

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

Throughout this project, I encountered several challenges that required creative problem-solving and persistence. One of the primary challenges was managing the complex interactions between the various front-end technologies, particularly the CSS and JavaScript components. Ensuring that the three-theme toggle worked seamlessly across all pages and that the design remained responsive on different screen sizes was initially difficult. I overcame this by thoroughly testing the design on multiple devices and tweaking the media queries and JavaScript functions until they worked harmoniously.

Another challenge was optimizing the code for performance. With various libraries and assets being used, the page load time was slower than I anticipated. To address this, I researched techniques like lazy loading images, minifying CSS and JavaScript files, and using efficient algorithms to streamline the overall performance.

Lastly, I faced some difficulties with accessibility, especially with implementing keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility. I spent extra time learning about ARIA roles and testing the interface with screen readers to ensure that it was accessible to users with disabilities. This challenge not only improved the project but also expanded my understanding of web accessibility.

By remaining patient, researching solutions, and seeking feedback, I was able to tackle these obstacles and complete the project successfully.

What specific areas of your project would you like help with?

Performance Optimization: While I've made improvements, I'm still not fully satisfied with the loading speed of the website, especially when dealing with images and large assets. I'm interested in further optimizing the site, particularly using techniques like code splitting, further reducing file sizes, and improving lazy loading for media content.

Cross-Browser Compatibility: Although I’ve done extensive testing on major browsers, I sometimes notice small discrepancies in how the design is rendered on less common browsers or versions. I would appreciate guidance on ensuring the design works uniformly across all platforms, especially older browsers.

Accessibility Improvements: While I've made strides in adding ARIA roles and improving keyboard navigation, I feel there's still room for improvement in terms of making the site fully accessible to users with disabilities. I would love to get some tips on best practices for achieving a higher level of web accessibility.

User Authentication System: I’ve been trying to implement a secure and efficient user authentication system, but I’ve encountered some hurdles in integrating OAuth 2.0 with my current stack. I would appreciate guidance on setting this up securely and efficiently.

These are the key areas where I feel some expert advice or additional help could make a significant difference in the quality and performance of my project.