Overview

Flocker turns hot takes into structured debates. Users spark discussions on questions like “Does pineapple belong on pizza?” then post, reply, and switch topics—powered by a full-stack system with real-time features.

How It Works

Step Action
1 Pick a debate topic
2 Post your argument
3 Reply to others in threads
4 Navigate between debates with the sidebar

My Unique Contributions

  • Created the frontend UI with clean, interactive design.
  • Built the post creation and threaded reply functionality.
  • Developed the sidebar switcher to navigate debates.
  • Integrated frontend to backend with RESTful APIs.
  • Worked in collaboration

What I Learned

  • UI/UX strategy for community-driven apps
  • Team coordination on layout and feature integration

Microcredential Earned

CSP: Backend interaction with Python Certificate
Awarded for backend integration and managing user-post data pipelines with Flask and SQLite.
Issued by: Open Coding Society

NFT Achievement

NFT: Interactive Debates Engine (CSP Category)
This non-fungible token certifies my unique implementation of a debate-based community platform that includes post threading, UI navigation logic, and user experience innovation.
Status: Pending Blockchain Storage
Verified by: Open Coding Society NFT Registry

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Backend: Flask, SQLite
  • APIs: REST endpoints

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Timeline

  • Started: October 2024
  • Completed: November 2024

Reflection

“Flocker helped me explore how technology can shape online discussions. I learned to structure user choices and encourage community in playful, yet opinionated spaces.”

This project is part of my digital portfolio, showcasing the power of the HyFlex Learning Model—where foundational skills earn certificates and personal innovation earns NFTs. These achievements are verifiable, student-owned, and career-ready.