Vue 3 JavaScript(ES6) CSS3 HTML5

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

I'm most proud of creating a functional and visually appealing age calculator with real-time feedback. It validates user input effectively, calculates ages accurately (even handling edge cases like leap years), and provides an intuitive experience for users. The project also gave me a chance to reinforce my understanding of Vue 3's reactive state management and modularity.

Additionally, integrating meaningful error messages ensures users are guided towards correcting their inputs, improving overall usability.

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

One of the main challenges I encountered was ensuring accurate input validation for the day, month, and year fields while accounting for edge cases like leap years and months with varying lengths. To overcome this, I used JavaScript’s Date object to verify the validity of the input and implemented conditional logic to reject invalid combinations, such as February 30. Providing clear and specific error messages for each input field was another hurdle, as it required dynamically managing and displaying errors based on user input. I addressed this by creating a reactive errors object in Vue 3, which allowed me to link errors to their respective fields and show them conditionally in the UI. Calculating the exact difference in years, months, and days presented another challenge, especially when days or months crossed boundaries (e.g., January 31 to March 1). I solved this by borrowing days or months from the next larger unit when necessary to ensure accurate results. Finally, making the layout responsive and visually appealing across various screen sizes required thoughtful design. I used CSS grid and flexbox to create a clean, responsive interface that adapts well to different devices. Tackling these challenges not only improved my problem-solving skills but also deepened my understanding of validation, reactivity in Vue, and responsive design principles.

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

I would like help with a few specific areas to enhance the project further. First, I’d appreciate feedback on the accuracy and efficiency of my age calculation logic, especially for handling edge cases like leap years or dates spanning across different time zones. Second, I’d like advice on improving the form validation process to make it more robust and scalable, perhaps by using external libraries or better design patterns. Additionally, suggestions for making the interface more accessible, such as incorporating ARIA roles and improving screen reader compatibility, would be invaluable. Lastly, I’d love guidance on implementing automated testing, such as unit tests for validation and age calculation, to ensure the application is error-free and maintainable in the long term. These improvements would help me refine both the functionality and usability of the project.