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Some specific improvements were made to the CSS where the layout broke on mobile devices, the use of environment variables in more places (where they should be but weren’t previously), changes and corrections to the pagination system, among other things.

Minor corrections and bugs that were pointed out to me after submission (such as images not loading, characters not moving in certain situations, etc.).

I refactored the RSS feed system because Vercel doesn’t allow creating files, which would have been extra work; now it retrieves the information directly from GitHub.

I created the login system and the logic for creating posts.

I made some modifications so that the verification works on Vercel; the free plan doesn’t accept cron jobs.

fixed one bug in the task manager app

I configured the Express server and the RSS feed and pagination.

Created on a specific post display page and the posts are stored in .md files on GitHub.

I’ve finished the main page and the CSS migration from https://joelmo.dev

The following changes were made:

• added a login/register page at /login.
• added guest access
• paint button confirms and sends one batch request
• fast selection with Space
• Improved paint panel layout.

• To-Do List now supports editing, filters, and clearing completed tasks.
• Task Manager now shows realistic simulated CPU/RAM usage, sorts apps by usage, and asks for confirmation before force close.
• Browser now includes tabs with persistent history and favorites.
• Notification Center now supports categories, search, and per-item removal.

New updates, a task manager, some visual improvements, notifications, and a to-do list.

Added a browser, file explorer, calculator, and basic settings.

For now, we have a functional notepad and console, as well as some visual and performance improvements.

Now the battery works (it’s the same as your computer’s), there’s a calendar, and improvements to the app system.

Initial version, it looks like a computer… or not, it doesn’t matter. But the windows are working perfectly and it has the same layout as Ubuntu… that’s right.

README and final fixes completed

I finished tidying up a few things and added the projects to be monitored, now I just need to ship it

did some ui improvments and bug fixes

Added email notification via node-mailer

started the dashboard for project managment

I created a cron job to check the current status of projects based on the time defined during creation. I also removed the placeholder data from the interface.

finaly… now the css dont have 700 lines anymore. just 300

I added the server and user interface improvements, but I’ll need to rewrite the CSS with Bootstrap to reduce the number of CSS lines.

UI completed

Finished, I added a theme switch

i did another two sections, the projects (wich pulls the repository data from the github) and the contact section

Hero… it’s self explanatory, or not… Just look at the image

I made the navbar, and that’s it (I’m a backend dev… this was actually pretty hard).

I had to change the database to be able to paint while it’s hosted on Vercel.

A fully functional app, you can paint wherever you want, search for places, and follow a leaderboard to see who has painted the most.

I started the backend that will handle pixel storage and authentication (I’ve done pixel storage so far).

A functional pixel coloring system has been added.

Significant improvements to the UI

Working on the UI a bit more (I definitely hate CSS)

UI added

Start of the interface

Finally, the grid is working perfectly.

Grid improvements (attempt)

Project started, map loaded, and for now I’m trying to make a decent grid here.

Creating the game banner and organizing the items in Figma:
Figma File

README added

Finished… the development of this game, I’m finally done.
What you can do: start the game, follow the tutorial and it will show you how to play, maybe I’ll release another update or two but that’s for later.

Since the last dev log I’ve been working on balancing and some minor fixes.

Day/night system, where zombies now only spawn at night after the gold mine is built.

A tutorial has been added to the game; now you might learn what needs to be done in the game.

Now we finally have a minimally functional gameplay. I finished configuring the sprites, now it doesn’t take 16 years to load, and I adjusted the sizes, I also made some necessary minor corrections.

All the sprites have been successfully loaded (a lot of work, my friend). Now it’s time to fix the size (before, the image size was over 3,000 wide and 6,000 high).
In the image is the player after the change.

I had to remap the sprites because they were making the game too heavy, and I’m stuck on that part. Basically, I’ll have to readjust the entire game (because it used to be huge and now it’s small).

Multiplayer is very complicated… and I don’t to use AI, so… I tired (the way I started building the game didn’t help at all) and since it doesn’t make that much difference whether this game is multiplayer or not, I went back to single player.

You can test it at: https://joelmohh.github.io/zombie/

This is going to take a while, and there’s nothing to post every hour, so the next devlog will probably only come when I finish the multiplayer.

I’m still working on the room system, this is going to be a hell of a lot of work and I’m already tired.

Organizing the files and final testing, now on to the backend and multiplayer.

Finally, I managed to fix the building upgrade bug (it was turning completely black) and implemented custom sprites.
What’s left to do:

• Health bars on buildings, zombies, etc.
• Improved horde generation (will be controlled by the backend in the future)
• Cost balancing
• Backend

The sprites have been uploaded to VS Code, and now all that’s left is to make a few final adjustments before making the game multiplayer.

Sprites completed

Finishing up the sprites (still a lot to do)

I found another bug… It’s been three hours and I haven’t been able to fix it… I’ll make the sprites in Figma and then I’ll try to fix it again.

After another hour, I started building the levels of the buildings and weapons, finishing the economic systems.

Finally implemented a function where the user cannot build things on top of things, and a tower life system.

To do:

• Remove placeholder sprites
• Final adjustments and cost balancing (for building)
• Backend

I spent almost 3 hours (more than 3 actually) trying to fix the building collisions, but after searching I’ve found simpler solutions and I’ll try them.

Exactly one hour later… This is tough, my first but not my last game. What was added? The gold miner animation (only? yes)

Improved defense system, introduction of building life, and introduction of resources.

Basic attack (very basic indeed lol) where the zombie looks for the nearest gold mine and the attack towers target the nearest zombie.

Another hour and a few minutes fixing bugs… What has been accomplished since the last devlog?

• Added buildings, more than one type
• Doors (allowing player passage)
  Note: there are still placeholders; the large gray squares will be defense towers.

It’s been almost two hours since the last devlog… who would have thought that preventing players from placing buildings on top of each other would be so difficult? (I still haven’t fixed it) but now it’s running smoothly.

Still working on the construction system… It’s lagging a lot.

Bug fixed and started to work on build system

A little less than an hour in and I found a bug (a horrible one that can’t be ignored), let’s fix it. But apart from that, all that’s left is to finish the menus (and the backend, obviously).

The transition of the Kaplay HUD to HTML and bug fixes are complete (that was a tough job).

Migrating the UI, which is proving very difficult to keep everything in a single file… It’s going to become HTML.

Another hour is over. What was implemented this time? The graphical interface, a simple inventory system, improved movement, and the start of an attack system.

First hour completed (almost) what was done?

• Movement (complete)
• Collisions
  Next steps:
• Pseudo-random resource generation
• Weapons (axe and sword)

Project completed, items added:

• Email sent with token to reset password
• Email sent when the user has a loan due
• Student dashboard created

If anyone tests this and finds bugs or errors, feel free to contact me via Slack (joelmo) or email [email protected]

Librarian dashboard completed, where you can manage users (students and teachers), books, and loans.
What’s missing? User dashboard and email notifications.