Objective: To craft a virtual keyboard that is impressive to look at and beautiful in appearance, using an aesthetic and user-friendly interface. Technologies and Tools to Use Frontend Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
IDE: Visual Studio Code
File structure:
| virtual-keyboard-project | css | js | assets | docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| index.html | style.css, animations.css | app.js, keyHandler.js | /images, /fonts | README.md |
Step 1: Create the HTML structure for the keyboard.
Step 2: Design styles and animations using CSS.
Step 3: Add interaction with JavaScript.
Step 4: Include advanced functionality like vibration animation, sound effects, layouts that can be changed, and responsive design.
Animations: Add transitions smoothly, hover effects, touch animation.
Color Scheme: Employ contrasting colors for better visual appeal.
Sound Effects: Accompany key presses with audible feedback.
Responsive Design: The keyboard should adjust responsively per mobile and tablet setting.
Test Cases: The keyboard should work across a variety of browsers and devices; animations should also work correctly. Project Management and Version Control Git: Practice versioning with Git, create repositories on GitHub or GitLab, and use a branch-based workflow.
Tools: GitHub Desktop, GitKraken, and VS Code integrated Git functionality.
Week 1: Create the structure in HTML and complete basic styling with CSS.
Week 2: Handle major events using JavaScript and introduce basic animations.
Week 3: Implement advanced features; finish responsive design.
Week 4: Testing, bug fixing, finalization.