Vanilla Todo
A case study on viable techniques for vanilla web development.
Overview
The VANILLA TODOA is a fascinating project that showcases the practicality of building a functional web application using only standard web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. By closely examining a clone of the popular app TeuxDeux, this project demonstrates that with no custom frameworks, developers can create a smooth user experience while maintaining a small file footprint. With an impressive 60 FPS performance and a total transfer size of just 55 KB unminified, this case study not only highlights the efficiency of vanilla web development but also promotes a deeper understanding of core web principles.
What sets this project apart is its commitment to exploring the maintainability and user experience of complex applications built without any third-party dependencies. It delves into various facets of web development, offering a reflection on the benefits and downsides of vanilla approaches while acknowledging the continued relevance of modern frameworks. The findings encourage both developers and enthusiasts to rethink the capabilities of standard web technologies.
Features
- Performance: Achieves a smooth animation at 60 FPS, making the user experience seamless and visually appealing.
- Lightweight: The entire application has a transfer size of only 55 KB (unminified), optimizing load times and reducing bandwidth usage by 95%.
- Maintainable Code: While verbose, the structure allows for easier maintenance of code, encouraging sustainable development practices.
- User Experience Focused: Thorough assessments of user experience ensure the application meets high standards in usability.
- No Third-Party Dependencies: Validates that complex web applications can be effectively developed using only core web technologies, fostering deeper knowledge of web development.
- Educational Insights: Acts as a case study, providing valuable insights for developers interested in vanilla web practices and the associated challenges.
- Dynamic Features: Implements advanced functionalities like drag & drop and animations, demonstrating the capability of vanilla JavaScript.
- Continued Development: Engages with ongoing insights and work to promote further understanding of minimal and effective web development techniques.
- Eslint
ESLint is a linter for JavaScript that analyzes code to detect and report on potential problems and errors, as well as enforce consistent code style and best practices, helping developers to write cleaner, more maintainable code.
- Stylelint
Stylelint is a modern linter for CSS that helps you avoid errors and enforce consistent styling conventions. It provides rules for detecting errors and warnings, and can be configured to match your specific project's requirements.