Colton Blackwell

Personal Portfolio and Projects




October 2023

New Leaf - An Autumn Trivia Game

This project revolves around the theme "turning over a new leaf", which was the focal point of SFU FALL HACKS 2023. In this context, we've created an engaging card game that combines symbol matching and autumn-related trivia to deliver an enjoyable user experience. The implementation of this game relies on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Github Repo

Lessons Learned

  • Hackathons are about creativity and thinking outside the box. Don't be afraid to explore unconventional ideas and approaches to problem-solving.
  • Be prepared to pivot or change your approach if needed. Adaptability is crucial, especially if you encounter unexpected challenges or roadblocks.
  • Hackathons have tight deadlines, so managing time efficiently is critical. Break down tasks into smaller achievable goals and prioritize them based on importance and time sensitivity.

Responsibilities

  • Utlilized JavaScript for backend infrastructure and reliable user input.
  • Integrated CSS and HTML for an engaging and responsive user interface.
  • Collaborated with team members to center planning around the given hackathon theme.
  • Employed version control (git) for effective code management throughout hackathon.
  • Consistently pushed code to GitHub for project storage and collaboration with team.

Technologies

  • HTML/CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Bootstrap
  • Git/Github