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A Collection of Really Good App Ideas For Web Developers
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# Awesome Project Ideas
![Project Ideas](./assets/cover.png)

[![contributions welcome](https://img.shields.io/badge/contributions-welcome-brightgreen.svg?style=flat)](./CONTRIBUTING.md)

Do you want to learn web development, but just **don't know what to create?**
This list was designed for you then!

These ideas are great for:
- Displaying in your **portfolio**!
- Learn a new **JS Framework**!
- Practicing your **Webdev Skills**!

Each idea has the following features:
1. **Screenshots** of the idea.
2. **Details** that explain what should be implemented.
3. **Inspiration** resources that can help guide you.
4. **Hints** that you can use if you're stuck.
5. **Tutorials** as a last-resort in case you're stuck.

The ideas are split into 3 groups:

| Level | Requirements |
| --- | --- |
| Beginner | Know the basics of HTML, CSS, and JS. |
| Intermediate | Proficient in [web fundamentals](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn) |

## 👶️ Beginner
![Beginner](./assets/beginner.png)

### 1. Simple Calculator
![](./assets/simple_calc_carousel.png)

What better way to start off this list than the classic example: a calculator!

#### Details
checkmark user can enter decimals.
checkmark user can enter operators.
checkmark user can see result.
checkmark app saves history of math expressions.

#### Inspiration
magic wand [Samsung Calculator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator)
magic wand [Google Calculator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.calculator)
magic wand [Xiaomi Calculator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.calculator)

#### Hints for Javascript
eye use [`eval()`](https://www.w3schools.com/jsref/jsref_eval.asp) to calculate.

#### Tutorials for React
youtube [Tyler Potts | 21K views | 7 months ago](https://youtu.be/oiX-6Y2oGjI)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/oiX-6Y2oGjI/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/oiX-6Y2oGjI)
youtube [Web Dev Simplified | 73K views | 3 months ago](https://youtu.be/DgRrrOt0Vr8)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/DgRrrOt0Vr8/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/DgRrrOt0Vr8)
youtube [Digital Solutions Master | 30K views | 10 months ago](https://youtu.be/hpfDRnijdPE)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/hpfDRnijdPE/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/hpfDRnijdPE)

### 2. Tic Tac Toe
![](./assets/tic-tac-toe-carousel.png)

We all know Tic Tac Toe...

#### Details
checkmark user can play offline by switching between 2 players.
checkmark user can choose a difficulty level.
checkmark user can choose a board size.
checkmark user can unlock achievements.

#### Inspiration
magic wand [Google's Tic Tac Toe](https://www.google.com/search?q=tic+tac+toe&oq=tic+tac+toe)
magic wand [Classic Tic Tac Toe](https://playtictactoe.org/)

#### Hints for Javascript
eye efficient algorithm for [detecting the winner](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16571035/javascript-tictactoe-if-winner-detection)

#### Tutorials for React
youtube [codeSTACKr | 31K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/08r9mDQvXpU)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/08r9mDQvXpU/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/08r9mDQvXpU)
youtube [Learn Code By Doing | 4.7K views | 10 months ago](https://youtu.be/mM-Se5TEmX8)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/mM-Se5TEmX8/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/mM-Se5TEmX8)
youtube [Coding with Basir | 35K views | 2 years ago](https://youtu.be/it54tShOsuI)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/it54tShOsuI/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/it54tShOsuI)

### 3. Countdown Timer
![](./assets/countdown-timer-carousel.png)

Create an app that counts down the hours, minutes, and seconds.

#### Details
checkmark user can enter an amount of time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
checkmark user can visually see how much time is left.
checkmark user can pause and reset the timer.

#### Inspiration
magic wand [Simple Timer (codepen)](https://codepen.io/karlo-stekovic/pen/OajKVK)
magic wand [Stopwatch Timer App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stopwatch.timer.app)

#### Hints for Javascript
eye Use [`setInterval`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WindowOrWorkerGlobalScope/setInterval) and [`clearInterval`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WindowOrWorkerGlobalScope/clearInterval) to create and reset the timer.

#### Tutorials for React
youtube [Code Boost | 9.8K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/sSWGdj8a5Fs)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/sSWGdj8a5Fs/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/sSWGdj8a5Fs)
youtube [Coding with Elias | 19K views | 2 years ago](https://youtu.be/qwKh4pH7KAk)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/qwKh4pH7KAk/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/qwKh4pH7KAk)
youtube [Uzoanya Dominic | 24K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/ZVOGPvo08zM)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ZVOGPvo08zM/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/ZVOGPvo08zM)

### 4. Notes
![](./assets/notes-carousel.png)

Write down what's on your mind!

#### Details
checkmark user can create Markdown notes.
checkmark user can star notes.
checkmark user can reorder, edit and delete notes.

#### Inspiration
magic wand [Markdown Notes with React](https://github.com/email2vimalraj/notes-app)
magic wand [Notes App Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eco.note)

#### Hints for Javascript
eye Use [Marked](https://github.com/markedjs/marked) to transform Markdown to HTML.
eye Use [`localStorage`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/localStorage) to save notes.

#### Tutorials for React
youtube [Chris Blakely | 22K views | 9 months ago](https://youtu.be/8KB3DHI-QbM)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/8KB3DHI-QbM/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/8KB3DHI-QbM)
youtube [James Grimshaw | 12K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/ulOKYl5sHGk)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ulOKYl5sHGk/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/ulOKYl5sHGk)
youtube [Dennis Ivy | 43K views | 5 months ago](https://youtu.be/tYKRAXIio28)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/tYKRAXIio28/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/tYKRAXIio28)

### 5. Pomodoro Timer
![](./assets/pomodoro-timer-carousel.png)

Efficiently manage your time using the Pomodoro!

#### Details
checkmark user can start, pause, and stop work periods (25 minutes)
checkmark user can start, pause, and stop short breaks (5-10 minutes)
checkmark user can start, pause, and stop long breaks (20-30 minutes)
checkmark app keeps history of work, short breaks, and long breaks.

#### Inspiration
magic wand [Online Pomodoro Timer](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique)
magic wand [Pomodoro Android App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pomodrone.app)

#### Hints for Javascript
eye Learn more about the [pomodoro technique](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique)
eye Use [`localStorage`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/localStorage) to save notes.
eye Use [`setInterval`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WindowOrWorkerGlobalScope/setInterval) and [`clearInterval`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WindowOrWorkerGlobalScope/clearInterval) to create and reset the timer.

#### Tutorials for React
youtube [Coding With Dawid | 4.6K views | 6 months ago](https://youtu.be/B1tjrnX160k)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/B1tjrnX160k/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/B1tjrnX160k)
youtube [Siphiwo Julayi | 7.7K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/0PnSEPm2UKY)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0PnSEPm2UKY/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/0PnSEPm2UKY)
youtube [Siphiwo Julayi | 7.7K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/9z1qBcFwdXg)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/9z1qBcFwdXg/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/9z1qBcFwdXg)

## 💪️ Intermediate
![Intermediate](./assets/intermediate.png)

### 1. Airbnb Clone
![](./assets/airbnb-clone-carousel.png)

Airbnb has very beatiful UI... Let's recreate it!

#### Details
checkmark create an app whose UI is similar to that of Airbnb.

#### Inspiration
magic wand [The Airbnb Design Blog](https://medium.com/airbnb-design)
magic wand [Airbnb Android App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbnb.android)
magic wand [Airbnb iOS App](https://abnb.me/EVmg/xw6tvraTDs)

#### Hints for React
eye Use [Material UI](https://mui.com/) to build the UI.

#### Tutorials for React
youtube [Clever Programmer | 169K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/BtJeH_-XYaA)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/BtJeH_-XYaA/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/BtJeH_-XYaA)
youtube [notJust.dev | 28K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/ch2oOdnLkqw)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ch2oOdnLkqw/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/ch2oOdnLkqw)
youtube [Shloka Tech | 4.4K views | 1 year ago](https://youtu.be/JD_4iQ_gErk)
[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/JD_4iQ_gErk/default.jpg)](https://youtu.be/JD_4iQ_gErk)