Open UI challenge @ 10:34am
quick dev ensure editor is setup @ 10:36
start timer @ 10:37
read the challenge pdf @ 10:37
install and start node server @ 10:38
start code review @ 10:41
init git repo, incase I want to rollback and to further track progress @ 10:42
start adding pseudo code and comments for requirements @ 10:43
starting reading custom elements docs to get a better understanding of the api @ 10:44
review my paperchess(https://github.com/djfrsn/paperchess) code to see how I implemented the chess board array @ 10:45
start coding board array @ 10:47
start figuring out how to determine which pieces to place in which square board array @ 11:00
pivot to rendering board based on squares @ 11:03
spent some time figuring out how to use the render method in conjuction with the board array...now rendering board @ 11:12
board styles complete! 🎉 @ 11:26
start thinking about how to implement the pieces @ 11:26
finish reading a wiki on fen notation and reviewing algorithim to places pieces in 2d array based on fen @ 11:41
finish piece implementation and spent much time understanding the algo to interpret fen strings/arrays works @ 12:20
stretch and quick celebratory walk...thinking about how I will animate the pieces 🎉 @ 12:20
start thinking/dev about how to add piece and style piece on the board @ 12:25
styling and placement done....start work on animation @ 12:59
animation complete! 🎉 @ 1:49
start work on animation reset @ 1:50
animation reset complete! 🎉 @ 2:12
start cleanup and fix layout @ 2:12
prevent layout from breaking...but remove responsiveness :( @ 2:31
finish animation improvement and make final commit :) 🎉 @ 2:37