Product list with cart

What are you most proud of, and what would you do differently next time?

I’m proud of successfully implementing a fully functional cart system with real-time updates, ensuring smooth user interactions and maintaining accurate cart totals. This project allowed me to enhance my skills in state management, dynamic user interface design, and problem-solving under constraints. Seeing the entire feature come together was a significant milestone in my development journey, and it was gratifying to build something that users can interact with seamlessly.

What I Would Do Differently Next Time

• Optimize Code: Focus more on optimizing the code for performance, ensuring it scales efficiently with larger datasets and can handle increased traffic.

• Efficient Data Fetching: Explore more efficient data fetching techniques to improve loading times and reduce server load, making the application more responsive.

• Error Handling: Implement comprehensive error handling to make the application more robust and reliable, providing a better user experience even when things go wrong.

• Learning and Applying Best Practices: Continue learning and applying best practices in code organization, maintainability, and security, which are crucial for long-term project success.

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

Challenges Encountered and Solutions

1st Challenge

• Removing Items from the Cart: One of the biggest challenges I faced was ensuring that items were properly removed from both the cart object and the UI. Initially, I struggled with synchronizing the state of the cart data with the visual representation on the screen, especially when dealing with multiple items.

Solution:

• To overcome this, I focused on creating a robust state management system. I implemented event listeners that would accurately track user interactions and update the cart object accordingly. By maintaining a clear and organized state structure, I was able to ensure that any changes to the cart were reflected both in the data and the UI. This approach made it easier to keep everything in sync.

2nd Challenge

• Implementing Multiple Functions and Managing Calls: Another significant challenge was handling the implementation of numerous functions and ensuring they were called at the appropriate times. With many moving parts, it was essential to manage the flow of data and events efficiently to prevent bugs and ensure smooth operation.

Solution:

• To tackle this, I adopted a modular approach, breaking down the functionality into smaller, manageable functions. I focused on writing clean, reusable code, using helper functions where necessary. Additionally, I used clear and consistent naming conventions, which made the code more readable and easier to debug.