Responsive Social Links Profile using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

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  Muhammad Farhan Rosidi•70

  @MuhammadFarhanRosidi

  Posted 5 months ago

  JavaScript (script.js) - Suggestions for Improvement:

  1. Avoid querying the DOM repeatedly:

     • The cardContainer and dustContainer elements are being queried inside the mousemove event listener on every movement. Since these elements do not change, it's better to query them once and store them outside the event listener.

     Improvement:

     const cardContainer = document.querySelector('.card-container');
     const dustContainer = document.querySelector('.dust-container');
     
     document.addEventListener('mousemove', (e) => {
         if (!cardContainer.contains(e.target)) {
             createDust(e);
         }
     });
     
     function createDust(e) {
         const dust = document.createElement('div');
         dust.classList.add('dust');
         dust.style.left = `${e.pageX - 4}px`;
         dust.style.top = `${e.pageY - 4}px`;
         dustContainer.appendChild(dust);
     
         setTimeout(() => dust.remove(), 500);
     }
     

     This approach improves performance by avoiding repeated DOM queries.

  2. Refactor the dust creation process:

     • The dust creation logic can be separated into a dedicated function (as shown in the above improvement) to make the code more modular and reusable.

  3. Check if dustContainer exists:

     • Before appending dust, make sure the dustContainer is available, especially if it is dynamically created or removed.

  CSS (styles.css) - Suggestions for Improvement:

  1. Use rem or em for consistent spacing:

     • Instead of using fixed pixel values like px, it’s a good practice to use rem or em for margins, padding, and font sizes. This ensures better responsiveness and scalability across different screen sizes.

     Improvement:

     h1 {
         font-size: 1.5rem;  /* Already using rem, which is good */
     }
     .card-container {
         width: 24rem;  /* 384px becomes 24rem */
         padding: 2.5rem; /* 40px becomes 2.5rem */
     }
     

  2. Consider adding a fallback for the background-color:

     • While you’ve defined a primary color palette with :root, it's still good to ensure fallback colors for broader compatibility.

     Improvement:

     .card-container {
         background-color: var(--medium-gray, #1F1F1F); /* Added fallback color */
     }
     

  3. Improve animation for dust trail:

     • The dust animation could be smoother by adjusting timing, easing functions, or adding keyframes for better visual appeal. For instance, slowing down the animation for a more lasting effect.

     Improvement:

     @keyframes dust-animation {
         0% {
             transform: scale(1);
             opacity: 0.7;
         }
         50% {
             transform: scale(2);
             opacity: 0.4;
         }
         100% {
             transform: scale(3);
             opacity: 0;
         }
     }
     

  4. Media Queries (Improve Responsiveness):

     • Add more breakpoints for different screen sizes. Right now, it only has 768px for tablets and 375px for small mobile devices. You could add more to make it more adaptable for larger tablets, phablets, etc.

     Improvement:

     /* For large tablets */
     @media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
         .card-container {
             width: 30rem; /* 480px */
         }
     }
     
     /* For smaller devices */
     @media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
         .card-container {
             width: 100%; /* Full width on very small screens */
         }
     }
     

  5. Dark Mode Considerations:

     • If you want to extend the design to support a dark mode toggle, consider using CSS custom properties (variables) that can be switched dynamically. This would make the site more versatile for different user preferences.

  General Improvement Suggestions:

  • Performance optimization: Using requestAnimationFrame for better handling of the mousemove event could help optimize performance, especially if the mouse trail becomes more complex.

    Example:

    let lastTime = 0;
    document.addEventListener('mousemove', (e) => {
        const currentTime = Date.now();
        if (currentTime - lastTime >= 16) { // approx 60 FPS
            if (!cardContainer.contains(e.target)) {
                createDust(e);
            }
            lastTime = currentTime;
        }
    });
    

  • Accessibility considerations: Ensure your links have meaningful, accessible content (for screen readers), such as using aria-label for social media links to make it more inclusive for users with disabilities.

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  0maa•40

  @0maa

  Posted 5 months ago

  A very nice design. Looks almost like the given project, well done!

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  Anderson Paulo•50

  @AndersonPaulo

  Posted 5 months ago

  Compared to other codes I've seen, this one stands out for its quality and performance." Code optimization is above average, which demonstrates special care for performance.

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