Quiz Game: Interactive JavaScript Learning Project

Project Overview: Quiz Game is an interactive web application that challenges users to answer science and nature questions within a time limit. Built using vanilla JavaScript, it showcases fundamental web development concepts including DOM manipulation, API integration, and event handling.

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• Live Demo

Objectives

1. Create an engaging quiz experience with a time limit
2. Implement API integration for dynamic question loading
3. Demonstrate DOM manipulation techniques
4. Build an intuitive user interface with feedback
5. Incorporate audio elements for enhanced user experience

Features

1. Quiz Mechanics:

   • 60-second time limit
   • Science and nature questions from Open Trivia DB
   • Randomised answer options
   • Score tracking and percentage calculation

2. User Interface:

   • Pixel-art inspired design
   • Interactive start screen with instructions
   • Dynamic question and answer display
   • Real-time timer countdown
   • Background music during gameplay

3. Game Flow:

   • User name input
   • Overlay instructions
   • Progressive question display
   • Immediate answer feedback
   • Final score summary

4. Technical Implementation:

   • Vanilla JavaScript DOM manipulation
   • Async/await API integration
   • Event handling
   • Audio element control
   • CSS animations and styling

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• API: Open Trivia Database
• Audio: HTML5 Audio API
• Styling: Custom CSS
• Deployment: Vercel

Outcome

The project successfully demonstrates core JavaScript concepts and web development fundamentals. It showcases effective use of DOM manipulation, API integration, and event handling while maintaining an engaging user experience.

The quiz game serves as a practical example of how to build interactive web applications using vanilla JavaScript, making it an excellent learning resource for beginners in web development.