Okay, so, let me tell you about this little project I’ve been messing around with – it’s a simple crossword puzzle app, but with a twist. I’m calling it “Not Forget” because, well, I have a terrible memory, and I figured a crossword would be a fun way to keep things fresh in my mind.
I started by jotting down some basic ideas. I knew I wanted something simple, something I could use quickly and easily, without a bunch of bells and whistles. I decided to build it as a web app, ’cause that way I could use it on my phone, my computer, wherever.
First, I sketched out a rough design on a piece of paper. Just a grid, some input boxes, and a way to check the answers. I’m no designer, but it did the job. Then, I fired up my text editor and started coding. I used HTML for the structure, CSS to make it look halfway decent, and JavaScript to handle the logic.
I created the grid using a simple HTML table. Each cell is an input box, except for the black squares, which are just regular table cells. I added some CSS to make it look like a proper crossword grid, with black borders and all that.
- Next, I wrote some JavaScript to handle the input. When you type a letter into a cell, it automatically moves the focus to the next cell in the word, either across or down. That was a bit tricky to figure out, but I eventually got it working.
- Then I added a button to check the answers. When you click it, it compares the letters in the grid to the correct answers, and highlights any mistakes. Nothing fancy, but it works.
- I also added a feature to save your progress. So when you close the app and come back later, your answers are still there. I used local storage for that, which is a simple way to store data in the browser.
It took me a couple of days to get everything working the way I wanted. But the result was a pretty neat little crossword app. It’s not gonna win any awards, but it’s fun to use, and it helps me remember things, which is the whole point.
The best part is, I can add new puzzles whenever I want. I just create a new JSON file with the clues and answers, and the app automatically loads it. I’ve been adding puzzles based on things I’m learning, or things I want to remember. It’s like a personalized study tool, disguised as a game.
So, yeah, that’s my “Not Forget” crossword project. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’s a fun little app, and it’s helped me learn a few things along the way. Mostly, it’s taught me that even simple projects can be rewarding, and that sometimes the best way to remember something is to turn it into a game.
