Reviving a Typing Practice Site with AI: My Journey with BetterTyping.org
After years of dormancy, I reignited my passion project, bettertyping.org, using AI coding agents. This typing practice platform allows users to type quotes, measure speed, and even race in multiplayer mode. Here’s what I accomplished:
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Initial Challenges:
- Outdated Elixir and Phoenix versions
- Legacy Webpack frontend
- Broken local setup
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Revival Steps:
- Utilized AMP and Cursor to guide upgrades.
- Successfully migrated to a modern tech stack, switching from Webpack to Vite.
- Dockerized and deployed the project, finally bringing it back to life.
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New Features Developed:
- Dark mode
- Multiplayer bot opponent
- Enhanced typing lessons with a level-based progression system
The AI agents exceeded my expectations by handling complex tasks with minimal supervision. I’m excited for future enhancements and the evolving role of AI in software development!
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