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https://github.com/suzicurran/kittio
Virtual pet app using Ruby on Rails, ReactJS, and mobile-first responsive design
https://github.com/suzicurran/kittio
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Virtual pet app using Ruby on Rails, ReactJS, and mobile-first responsive design
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/suzicurran/kittio
- Owner: suzicurran
- Created: 2017-01-30T16:21:52.000Z (almost 8 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2022-12-13T20:17:41.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2023-08-29T23:26:55.899Z (about 1 year ago)
- Language: Ruby
- Homepage: http://kittio.herokuapp.com/
- Size: 971 KB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 3
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 12
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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# Kitt.io
[ ](https://app.codeship.com/projects/199561)
[](https://codeclimate.com/github/suzicurran/breakable-toy)
[](https://codeclimate.com/github/suzicurran/breakable-toy/coverage)
# Note: this project is no longer under active maintenance and may have broken features or insecure dependencies. It exists only for reference purposes.
## Overview
Kitt.io is a virtual pet app where each user creates and names an adorable kitty, and is then responsible for keeping it fed and happy. It was built using React to minimize reloading and present the user with quick animations based on their interactions. It also relies on an internal API to communicate changes to and retrieve up-to-date information from the database. This is a vital exchange, as the database experiences changes over time thanks to background jobs that slowly cause pets to become hungry and in need of attention.
When designing my Breakable Toy for Launch Academy, I sought to showcase my passion for making games as well as challenge myself to make a polished, mobile-friendly interface.
## Technologies
* Ruby on Rails
* ReactJS
* PostgreSQL
* Devise
* Twitter API
* Rake background tasks
## Local Setup
To start:
```
git clone https://github.com/suzicurran/kittio.git
```
From the directory:
```
bundle install
npm install
rake db:create && rake db:migrate && rake db:seed
```
If you want to take advantage of the decay_attributes rake task for changes over time,
you'll need to add the following constants (from apps.twitter.com) to your .env file:
```
TWITTER_CONSUMER_KEY
TWITTER_CONSUMER_SECRET
TWITTER_ACCESS_TOKEN
TWITTER_ACCESS_SECRET
```
It can then be run from the directory at-will:
```
rake decay_attributes
```
