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Rock Paper Scissors with Flask

A simple rock paper scissors game built with Flask and Python

Category Web Game
Technologies Python, Flask, HTML, CSS
Year 2024

Project Overview

This is a classic Rock Paper Scissors game implemented as a web application using Flask. The project demonstrates fundamental web development concepts and game logic implementation in Python. Players can compete against the computer in this timeless game with a clean, modern interface.

Key Features

  • Interactive gameplay against computer AI
  • Clean and intuitive user interface
  • Score tracking and game history
  • Responsive design for all devices
  • Fast and lightweight Flask backend

Backend

Python Flask framework for server-side logic and routing

Game Logic

Random computer moves with win/lose/draw detection

Responsive

Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Technical Implementation

Python Flask

Backend framework handling game logic, routing, and server-side processing

HTML/CSS

Frontend structure and styling for user interface and responsive design

Game Algorithm

Random computer move generation and win/lose condition evaluation

Development Challenges

Learning Flask Framework

As a CS50X student, implementing Flask for the first time presented a steep learning curve. Understanding routing, request handling, and template rendering required moving beyond basic Python syntax to grasp web development concepts that were entirely new to me.

Web Development Fundamentals

Transitioning from command-line programs to web applications was challenging. Learning HTML/CSS alongside Python, understanding how frontend and backend interact, and managing the request-response cycle were fundamental concepts that required significant practice and experimentation.

Project Structure & Organization

Organizing code into proper Flask application structure with templates, static files, and routes was initially overwhelming. Learning to separate concerns between presentation (HTML) and logic (Python) while maintaining clean, readable code required iterative development and debugging.

CS50X Learning Journey

Ready to Play?

Try out the game and see the Flask implementation in action!