Inspiration
Due to midterm weekend, I opted to do a small funny side-project instead of something more complicated. I built a chrome extension based on a popular social media trend that went around where one would replace all the vowels in their name with 'oodle'.
What it does
The extension replaces all vowels on any web-page (on first load) with oodle. Devpost -> Doodlevpoodlest. That way not only is it funny, but it strategically allows users to never get offended because they dont know what they are reading!
How I built it
I built it entirely in JavaScipt.
Challenges I ran into
Often times when replacing text, the html would be broken down as a result. I had to figure out a way to only target specific elements, and maintain the structure of the website whilst still replacing all vowels.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I came into it knowing no JavaScript.
What I learned
Gained experience and knowledge of JavaScript (and React).
What's next for Oodler
- Add a button where you can toggle its effect so it's more convenient to turn it off and on.
- Convert the extension, make an alternative, or add a button, which oodles only potentially offending words in order to create a safer web environement.
Try it out on the chrome store, link down below
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