KWOC 2023 Blog
Tags: kwoc, opensource, kharagpurwinterofcode, webdev
Published: 2024-01-14 02:17:42

## The benefits of KWOC

Kharagpur Winter of Code serves as a pivotal platform for novice programmers, offering invaluable hands-on experience. It provides a supportive environment for beginners to collaborate, learn, and contribute to real-world projects. The program fosters skill development through mentorship and exposure to diverse coding challenges. For beginners, it serves as a gateway to the open-source community, enhancing their coding proficiency and confidence. In essence, Kharagpur Winter of Code plays a crucial role in cultivating a vibrant learning ecosystem for emerging programmers.

## My Projects and PRs:
The project I contributed to is MetaVerse, which houses a dynamic collection of front-end projects, powered by HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. Here's the insight into my major PRs:
1. [Improvement of To-Do List UI using Animations, Improved CSS](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/263)
2. [Made  changes to UI using bootstrap for Hackathons website,by adding searchbar, sticky-top navbar, adding animations and designing a Contact Page](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/276)
3. [Zoom Clone using HTML, CSS](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/279)
4. [Redesign Metaverse Contact Us Page By Adding Sophisticated Slider, Typed.js and more animations](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/282)
5. [Redesign Metaverse About Us Page By Adding Sophisticated Slider, Typed.js and more animations](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/290)
6. [Added Ability to Showcase Time Left to Battery Power Web App](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/295)
7. [Weight Units added to Unit Converter using Javascript](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/303)
8. [Tiktok clone, with HTML,CSS and Javascript](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/317)
9. [Country Guide UI updated with CSS](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/361)
10. [Bmi Calculator with HTML, CSS, Javascript](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/374)
11. [Codeforces API WebApp to fetch contest details of upcoming contests and to fetch user's contest history](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/391)
12. [Lyric Finder with Genius API](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/399)
13. [Github Profile Viewer with HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, GITHUB API](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/446)
14. [Health Dashboard with Bootstrap](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/453)
15. [Crypto Price Tracker using HTML,CSS, Javascript, React, CoinGecko API](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/473)
16. [Password Strength Checker ](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/492)
17. [Feedback Rating Window](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/508)
18. [Matrix App  to Calculate Transpose and Adjoint with Bootstrap and Javascript](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/525)
19. [Rock Band Touring Website](https://github.com/apu52/METAVERSE/pull/531)

## My TakeAways:
During KWOC 2023, I underwent a transformative learning journey in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, establishing a solid foundation in web development. Exploring APIs opened new possibilities for seamless interaction with external data, while delving into React enhanced my front-end skills for creating interactive user interfaces. KWOC's ideal environment honed my coding abilities through hands-on projects, applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Building web applications deepened my understanding of crafting visually appealing and functionally robust websites. Engaging with mentors and peers in KWOC fostered teamwork and communication skills, crucial in troubleshooting challenges and brainstorming creative solutions. Real-world projects underscored the importance of integrating technologies for efficient web solutions. My KWOC 2023 experience not only expanded my technical skills but also instilled a passion for continuous learning and innovation in the dynamic field of web development.