Code Runner

Overview

Code Runner is an interactive typing speed game built with React.js for McHacks 9 hackathon. The application challenges users to type code snippets accurately and quickly, combining the fun of gaming with practical coding skill development.

Features

• Coding-Focused Typing: Specialized typing challenges using real code snippets
• React.js Interface: Modern, responsive web application
• Performance Tracking: Speed and accuracy metrics
• Interactive Gameplay: Engaging user experience with real-time feedback

Technical Details

Technologies Used:

• React.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5/CSS3
• Modern web development practices

Key Accomplishments:

• Developed a fully functional web application within hackathon time constraints
• Implemented real-time typing speed calculation and accuracy tracking
• Created an intuitive and engaging user interface
• Demonstrated proficiency in React.js and modern JavaScript development

Hackathon Experience

This project was developed during McHacks 9, one of Canada’s premier hackathons. Code Runner showcases the ability to rapidly develop and deploy functional web applications while maintaining code quality and user experience standards.

The project demonstrates expertise in:

• Frontend web development
• React.js component architecture
• JavaScript programming
• User interface design
• Rapid prototyping and development

Learning Outcomes

Building Code Runner provided valuable experience in:

• React.js development patterns and best practices
• Real-time data processing and state management
• Creating engaging interactive web applications
• Working under time pressure while maintaining quality standards