Rock Paper Scissors React

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

I recently completed a Rock-Paper-Scissors game using React, showcasing dynamic interactions and state management. The app allows users to select their choice, and the computer generates its choice randomly. I implemented a sequence where the user's choice is displayed first, followed by the computer's choice, adding an engaging flow to the game. The app then determines and displays the result—win, lose, or tie—based on the selections. This project helped me deepen my understanding of React hooks, conditional rendering, and handling UI updates efficiently. It was a fun and rewarding way to practice building an interactive React application!

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

During the development of the Rock-Paper-Scissors game in React, I encountered significant challenges, particularly in managing animations and structuring the components effectively. Ensuring the animations played in the correct sequence with the right delays—showing the user's choice first, then the computer's, and finally the result—was tricky to implement. Coordinating these animations required careful use of state and timing functions, which initially felt overwhelming. Additionally, I struggled with deciding on the right component architecture to keep the code clean and maintainable while handling interactions between components. These challenges pushed me to explore best practices in React, such as lifting state, organizing logic, and leveraging hooks to synchronize animations with state updates.

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

I’m looking for advice on improving my approach to managing animations with proper sequencing and delays in React, as well as designing a clean and maintainable component architecture. If you have any tips, resources, or best practices to tackle these challenges effectively, I’d greatly appreciate your guidance!