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Devendra Kumar Dixit
Devendra Kumar Dixit

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I Built a Simple Interest Calculator with HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JavaScript

I built a simple interest calculator as a small side project to practice handling user inputs and calculation logic using vanilla JavaScript.

The goal was to keep it clean, simple, and easy to use.

Features

  • Calculates simple interest instantly
  • Clean and minimal UI
  • Responsive layout for mobile
  • Built using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JS

Why I built it

Many interest calculators online try to do too much at once.

I wanted a focused tool that:

  • Does one thing well
  • Is easy to understand
  • Can be reused in small projects

Implementation overview

  • HTML for form inputs and structure
  • CSS for spacing, layout, and responsiveness
  • JavaScript for:
    • Interest calculation logic
    • Input validation
    • Real-time result updates

No formulas. No math lecture.

Live demo & source code

Live demo: (https://yuvronixstudio.github.io/interest-calculator/)

Source code: (https://github.com/YuvronixStudio/interest-calculator/)

What I learned

  • Simpler tools are easier to test and improve
  • Clear input labels reduce user errors
  • Small projects are great for sharpening fundamentals

Iโ€™m continuing to build small, practical web tools
and share what I learn along the way.

Feedback or suggestions are welcome.

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