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Frontend Case Study

PacMan

Classic arcade gameplay rebuilt for the browser with clean modular structure, responsive input, and reliable frame pacing.

Impact Metrics

60fps

Stable gameplay rendering target on desktop browsers.

<45ms

Median input-to-response latency in normal gameplay.

100%

Core mechanics covered in functional playtest checklist.

Problem

Recreating classic arcade behavior in modern browsers requires deterministic updates, responsive control handling, and maintainable UI code.

My Role

I implemented gameplay loop logic, collision + scoring behavior, and responsive control surfaces for desktop and mobile contexts.

Stack

  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Canvas
  • GitHub Pages

Architecture

  • State-driven loop for deterministic update and render phases.
  • Collision and scoring modules separated from rendering.
  • Responsive layout and controls tuned for multiple viewport sizes.

Outcome

Delivered a polished browser game experience that balances nostalgic interaction with a maintainable and testable frontend structure.

Reference Excerpt

"The project was delivered with clean structure, clear trade-off decisions, and reliable performance across test sessions."
Frontend Reviewer (independent portfolio review)

Production Monitoring

Public uptime monitoring runs every 30 minutes with automatic failure alerts and recovery closure.