04_Calculator
@githubFor the final project in The Odin Project, I decided to build something cool for Star Wars fans like me—a Star Wars-themed calculator web app. This project wrapped up the basics section of The Odin Project, and I thought, why not make doing math a bit more fun by throwing in some Star Wars into the mix?
What's the Project About?
The goal was pretty straightforward: create a basic calculator that can handle all the usual math operations. But the twist? It's all decked out in Star Wars style. It's a simple idea, but it was a fun way to combine coding skills with something I'm really into. You can check out the calculator here.
Building the Calculator
When it came to design, I wanted to make sure it felt like it came straight out of the Star Wars universe. So, the look and feel of the calculator have that cool, space-tech vibe. Using HTML and CSS, I got to play around with making it look awesome, and with JavaScript, I made sure it didn't just look the part but worked great too.
Adding Star Wars elements meant more than just picking the right colors or fonts; it was about creating a little piece of that galaxy far, far away that fans could interact with. Whether it's calculating your next grocery run or figuring out the distance to the nearest star system, I wanted to make those mundane tasks a bit more entertaining.
The Learning Curve
This project was a great way to put everything I've learned so far into practice. Getting the calculator to do math was one thing—that's what JavaScript is for. But making sure it looked good and worked well on any device, that took some doing. Responsive design, making sure buttons did what they were supposed to do, getting the layout just right—it was a challenge but a fun one.
Wrapping Up
This Star Wars calculator isn't just a handy tool; it's a reflection of what I've learned through The Odin Project. It shows that coding isn't just about typing out lines of code. It's also about creating something you're passionate about, something fun. And maybe, just maybe, it'll make math a little less boring for us Star Wars fans.