Time constraints: Creating a functional and visually appealing platform in less than a week required ruthless prioritization. We overcame this by focusing on core features first and implementing an MVP approach.
Social media API integration: Connecting to Twitter/X for profile data presented authentication and rate-limiting challenges. We solved this by implementing efficient caching and creating a custom middleware to handle API requests.
Responsive design for complex UI elements: The battle arena and character cards needed to work across all devices while maintaining visual appeal. We leveraged Tailwind CSS and custom components to create a responsive design that scales beautifully.
Balancing gameplay mechanics: Creating a fair and engaging battle system with different character abilities and stats required multiple iterations. We implemented a testing framework to simulate battles and fine-tune the mechanics.
User onboarding for Web3 features: Making the Web3 aspects accessible to non-crypto users was challenging. We designed an intuitive onboarding flow with clear explanations and visual cues to guide new users.
Performance optimization: Ensuring smooth animations and transitions while loading character data and battle sequences required careful optimization. We implemented lazy loading and efficient state management to maintain performance.