In this project I used React and Vite to build the interface, CSS custom properties for theming and typography, and integrated the Free Dictionary API for word lookups, including audio playback when available.
Features
This project was based on the Dictionary web app challenge from the Frontend Mentor website.
In this challenge the objective was to create the application based on the design provided and make users able to:
- Search for words using the input field
- See the Free Dictionary API response for the searched word
- See a form validation message when trying to submit a blank form
- Play the audio file for a word when it is available
- Switch between serif, sans serif, and monospace fonts
- Switch between light and dark themes
- View the optimal layout for the interface depending on their device's screen size
- See hover and focus states for all interactive elements on the page
To achieve the goal, I used the following tools to develop the website:
- React — UI
- Vite — Build tooling and dev server
- CSS custom properties — Theming, typography, and layout
