DEV Community: Altin Deliu

Final result of project

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:01:34 +0000

View others profiles

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:00:08 +0000

As a user we can see the profile of others. There we can see the history of that user including coins that have been posted, accepted, declined and completed and other things.

Declined Dares

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:56:23 +0000

For a user, if he wants to be able to return a dare that has declined, there is the possibility for that user to return that dare again.

What This Project Taught Me About Real Development

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:40:50 +0000

The deeper I went into Dare-me, the more I realized how much real development is about problem solving. It’s not just about writing code—it’s about designing flows, predicting edge cases, and always learning on the go.

How I Dealt with Bugs, Failures, and Unexpected Errors

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:34:37 +0000

No app is built without bugs. Some were small UI features; others involved hiccups down the line. I learned to quickly isolate problems, log everything, and take a calm approach to fixing problems. Fixing taught me as much as building. But some problems we still haven't solved.

Creating a Smooth Experience with Custom Logic

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:11:31 +0000

Custom hooks helped manage recurring logic like fetching dares, handling authentication, or syncing state. They made my code cleaner and more modular, which really paid off as the project grew.

Reusable Elements: Keeping Design Consistent

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:07:12 +0000

I built several custom components to streamline design: reusable buttons, cards, modals, and input fields. This helped the app look consistent while speeding up the development process. Good design is as much about reuse as it is about originality.

How Notifications Keep the Experience Alive

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:04:12 +0000

Notifications were essential to keeping users in the loop. I added alerts for accepted dares, comments, and completions. They bring energy to the app, reminding users that things are happening—even when they're offline.

A Profile with Purpose: Highlighting Each User’s Journey

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:01:58 +0000

I didn’t want profiles to just be usernames and photos. Instead, I made them meaningful—showing total points, challenges taken, and a small visual history of participation. The profile became a kind of personal dashboard inside the app.

Motivation Through Ranking: Introducing the Leaderboard

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:58:44 +0000

To keep things competitive and rewarding, I built a leaderboard. It updates as users complete dares and gain points. This added a playful pressure and helped create a sense of community among users striving for the top.

Accepting Dares: Turning Participation into Progress

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:55:36 +0000

Accepting Dares: Turning Participation into Progress
Accepting a challenge changes the user's relationship with the app—it’s no longer passive. Users step into action, and once they submit proof (usually a video), their commitment becomes visible. This feature added a real sense of engagement to the platform.
Suggested image: Proof submission interface.

Making Challenges Visible: Where All Dares Live

Altin Deliu — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:51:14 +0000

One of my favorite parts to build was the dare feed—the screen where users browse available challenges. I designed it to be clean and scrollable, encouraging exploration and quick decision-making.