Flashcards App 🃏

Welcome to the Flashcards App, a project designed during our two day hackathon to make learning fun, accessible, and interactive!

Whether you're cramming for exams, learning a new language, or just looking for a creative way to memorize, this app has you covered.

✨ Features

Customizable Flashcards: Create your own decks and cards tailored to your needs.

🛠️ Technologies Used

Frontend: React for building a dynamic and user-friendly interface.

Backend: Node.js and Express for managing data and APIs.

Version Control: Git and GitHub for collaboration and code management.

🚀 How to Run Locally

Clone the repository:

git clone git@github.com:daniellem62/flashcards-hackathon.git
cd flashcards-hackathon

Install dependencies:

npm install

Start the development server:

npm run dev

🗓️ Hackathon Highlights

• Two-Day Sprint: We created this app from scratch over 2 days but less than 24 hours in all.
• Teamwork: Collaborated effectively with a team, using Kanban boards for task management.
• Overcoming Challenges: Tackled issues like merge conflicts and learned strategies for smoother collaboration.
• Learning Outcomes: Improved understanding of full-stack development and app design.

🛠️ Future Improvements

• Database Integration: Connect to a database like MongoDB to store flashcards and track user progress.
• Easy and Hard Modes: Add difficulty levels to customize the review experience.
• Filter Feature: Implement filters to sort flashcards by tags, categories, or difficulty.
• Comprehensive Testing: Add unit and integration tests for improved app reliability.

📬 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repo and submit a pull request with your enhancements.

🏆 Acknowledgments

Thanks to everyone who contributed ideas, code, and feedback during this hackathon. A special shoutout to our mentors and organizers for their guidance!