QR Code Component

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

I am most proud of starting and finishing my very first solo project without any given solution. It was a significant milestone in my learning journey, and it demonstrated my ability to apply what I have learned to create a functional web component from scratch.

Next time, I would focus on enhancing the project by making it more dynamic. For example, I would explore adding functionality that allows the QR code to be generated based on user input, making it more interactive. Also, I would invest more time in refining the design and user experience, ensuring that the component is not only functional but also visually appealing and intuitive to use.

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

Centering the component in the middle of the page was a significant challenge. While centering it horizontally was straightforward, I struggled with vertical centering. I tried several techniques I knew but couldn't achieve the desired result (For e.g, flexbox align-items. I'm not sure why it didn't work but it just didn't). Eventually, I sought help from a senior developer who shared an article about CSS centering, which helped me overcome this issue.

Another challenge was making the entire page a single color. I discovered that the element only extends as far as the content within it, which meant it didn't encompass the whole page.

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

I would like help mainly on improving my CSS syntax. Much of my CSS is written through trial and error, and I'm aware that there are likely better and cleaner ways to achieve the same results. Specific feedback on best practices, more efficient ways to write my styles, and advice on organizing my CSS would be incredibly valuable. Additionally, I'd appreciate any suggestions for optimizing the performance of my CSS.