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Pop-a-loon

Pop-a-loon Chrome extension icon showing colorful balloons

Pop-a-loon Chrome extension icon showing colorful balloons

Pop-a-loon extension interface with floating balloons on a webpage

Pop-a-loon extension interface with floating balloons on a webpage

User statistics dashboard showing popped balloons count and global leaderboard

User statistics dashboard showing popped balloons count and global leaderboard

Pop-history graph displaying user's balloon popping activity over time

Pop-history graph displaying user's balloon popping activity over time

Project Overview

"Pop-a-loon" is an innovative Chrome extension I designed and built to showcase my full stack development skills. It transforms the browsing experience with playful, interactive balloons that float across the screen at random intervals. Users can pop balloons for instant feedback, while the extension tracks their stats and displays a global leaderboard and pop-history graph. This project highlights my expertise in building engaging user interfaces, integrating real-time data, and creating gamified experiences that drive user engagement.

Technologies Used

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • MongoDB
  • REST API
  • Chrome Extensions
  • TypeScript
  • Docker

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