倉頡 (Cong1 Kit3) 輸入法練習

A minimal 倉頡 (Cong1 Kit3 or CangJie) input method practice. Check it out here: https://ethanppl.github.io/cong1-kit3/

• I built this just because different online practice I found contains ads that I don't like
• I just want a simple, minimal layout
• I started with adding event listeners for keypress, which already works for me
• Then I thought maybe I can try creating a virtual keyboard for mobile as well

This page currently only contains the most common 3000 words. Data came from here:

• CNS11643 中文標準交換碼全字庫網站
• ibus-table-cangjie

Getting Started

To run it:

elm reactor

Then visit http://localhost:8000/src/Main.elm

To build it:

elm make src/Main.elm

Why Elm

• I thought maybe I can try Elm for this one, as someone suggested it to me
• Turns out Elm is pretty fun to use, the Elm architecture takes some time to learn, but it's worth it
• It's like the types are teaching you to architect better

Potential Improvements

• Data:
  • Make answers a list, some words can have multiple code
  • More words
• UI:
  • Keyboard size and buttons
  • Dark mode
• Performance and practice:
  • Add history
  • Repeat words that failed or took a longer time
  • Add explanation, maybe link to external webpage
  • Custom practice pack