Inspiration
We have recently been getting into Computer Science and learning programming languages. Two of us know a little Python, another knows a little JavaScript, and the other was just willing to learn with us. This was our first collaboration, an open-ended project. We have been compiling quotes for a few years, so we decided to use them and make a quote generator project.
What it does
Our project asks the user what type of quote they would like, allowing them to choose from four different categories, and then selects a random quote from the chosen category.
How we built it
Originally, we planned to make this a Python executable file, but then we decided to try turning it into a website. We converted the Python file to JavaScript and created an HTML file to execute it.
Challenges we ran into
We didn't know much about JavaScript, so converting the Python file to JavaScript was a challenge on its own. Additionally, we had difficulty understanding how to use the JavaScript file and implement it into a website.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Learning JavaScript on the fly to convert a Python file into a functional website was a significant milestone in our journey as aspiring coders and a great accomplishment for our project.
What we learned
We learned a lot about JavaScript during this project. It was also exciting to implement our knowledge into a website that generates quotes for us.
What's next for Quote Generator
We plan to implement AI to create more categories and generate nearly unlimited possible quotes for each category. Additionally, we aim to develop a widget for smartphones so users can access it without any input and enjoy a "quote of the day" feature.
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