Welcome to a game built on the foundation of the PokeAPI's RESTful API. This project aims to provide a simple yet entertaining experience centered around the original cast of Pokémon.
- Semantic HTML5 markup
- CSS custom properties
- Flexbox
- PokeAPI's RESTful API
Throughout the development of this project, I gained valuable insights into working with RESTful APIs and manipulating their data effectively. Some key takeaways include:
API Data Manipulation: I learned how to efficiently retrieve data and leveraging various endpoints from the PokeAPI using RESTful API calls.
Random Pokémon Generation: Through the API, I learned the process of generating random Pokémon by utilizing the available data. This allowed me to create an engaging experience for users, providing them with a unique encounter each time they interacted with the game.
DOM Manipulation with Query Selectors: Implementing the retrieved data into the game interface was made possible by leveraging JavaScript's query selectors. I could dynamically display the Pokémon's name and other relevant information on the webpage, enhancing the user experience.
Diving into this project marked my debut in the world of RESTful APIs, and let me tell you, it was a blast! Getting hands-on with the PokeAPI data was like uncovering buried treasure — I had a blast manipulating it and creating an interactive front end for users to enjoy. Seeing it all come together, presenting information in a way that's both snazzy and user-friendly, got my creative gears turning.
This project stirred up a real interest in me for RESTful APIs. I mean, the power to tap into this ocean of data and shape it into cool apps is something I definitely want to dive deeper into.
Jennifer Godfrey