Real-time Typing Trainer
A real-time typing trainer built with React, TypeScript, and PartyKit. Features real-time multiplayer sessions, analytics, customizable text sources, and modern web technologies for an optimal typing practice experience.
Real-time Typing Trainer
A real-time typing trainer that provides an interactive platform for improving typing skills through structured practice sessions. Built with modern web technologies including React, TypeScript, and PartyKit for real-time multiplayer functionality, the application offers analytics, customizable text sources, and a seamless user experience.
Key Features
Real-time Multiplayer Sessions & ** Analytics & Metrics** & Solo Typing Sessions
Technical Architecture
Modern Technology Stack
- React 19: React 19 features with hooks and concurrent rendering
- TypeScript: Full type safety and enhanced developer experience
- PartyKit: Real-time server infrastructure for multiplayer functionality
- TanStack Router: Type-safe routing with excellent developer experience
- Vitest: Fast unit testing framework for reliable code quality
Deployment & Hosting
- Netlify: Frontend hosting with automatic deployments
- PartyKit: Serverless real-time infrastructure
Core Functionality
Typing Session Management
- Session Creation: Generate unique session URLs for multiplayer sessions
- Participant Management: Handle multiple users in real-time sessions
- Session Analytics: Comprehensive statistics for each session
Real-time Features
- Live Updates: Instant synchronization of typing progress
- Multi-user Support: Multiple participants in the same session
- Connection Management: Robust handling of connection states
- Error Recovery: Automatic reconnection and state restoration
My Role on the Project
Worked on it alone.
Live Demo & Resources
- Live Application: realtime-typing-trainer.netlify.app
- Source Code: GitHub Repository
- PartyKit Server: typing-trainer.oluwasetemi.partykit.dev
- Documentation: Comprehensive README with setup instructions
Future Enhancements
Short-term Improvements
- User Authentication: Persistent user accounts with statistics
- Session History: Save and retrieve past typing sessions
- Historical Data: View past session results and progress over time
- Custom Text Input: Upload or paste custom practice texts
- Keyboard Layout Support: Support for different keyboard layouts
- Dark Mode: Theme switching with system preference detection
Medium-term Features
- Advanced Analytics: Detailed character-level analysis and error patterns
- Multi-language Support: Support for different languages and character sets
- Typing Competitions: Real-time typing competitions with leaderboards
- Mobile Optimization: Enhanced mobile experience with touch typing support
Long-term Vision
- AI-Powered Features: Adaptive text selection based on skill level
Motivation & Impact
This project demonstrates modern web development practices with real-time functionality, showcasing:
- Real-time Web Applications: Advanced WebSocket implementation with PartyKit
- Modern React Patterns: Latest React features and best practices
- Type Safety: Comprehensive TypeScript implementation
- Performance: Optimized real-time synchronization and rendering
- User Experience: Intuitive interface for typing practice
- Scalability: Robust architecture for handling multiple concurrent users
The Real-time Typing Trainer serves as both a practical tool for improving typing skills and a comprehensive example of modern web development with real-time features, making it valuable for developers learning about WebSocket implementation and real-time web applications.
Built with ❤️ using React, TypeScript, and PartyKit for real-time multiplayer typing practice.