Retro_Typewriter

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🚀 About the Project This project is a retro-style typewriter simulator built for a hackathon. It revives the nostalgic experience of old-school typing, where every keystroke counts — with no backspace, clicky sound effects, and a vintage UI that mimics real typewriters.

🎯 Inspiration We were inspired by the beauty and constraints of traditional typewriters. The idea was to create something minimalist yet meaningful — a tool that makes you think before you type, just like in the past.

🛠️ How We Built It Frontend: Built using React and Vite for fast development.

Sound Effects: Integrated using custom event handlers to simulate keypress sounds.

Typing Flow: Restricted backspace and incorporated auto-scroll, visual indicators, and error-friendly UX.

UI/UX: Crafted a vintage layout with animations and helpful writing tips displayed alongside.

💡 What We Learned How to simulate real-world behavior (typewriter) in a web app.

Managing keyboard events effectively in React.

UX design under constraints (e.g., no deletion).

Creating immersive experiences with minimal tools.

🧩 Challenges Faced Implementing no-backspace behavior without frustrating the user.

Syncing typing sounds perfectly with keystrokes.

Designing a clean retro look while keeping it responsive and accessible.

Providing real-time writing tips without cluttering the UI.

🌟 Outcome The end result is a playful and educational typing environment that helps users slow down, reflect, and type more mindfully.

Built With

• css
• html
• javascript
• ui
• ux