Web Technology Stack

Author

Claude

Certainly! Here’s a web and iOS technology stack for developing a version of “Subatomic Playground” that can run on both web browsers and iOS devices:

Web/iOS Technology Stack:

  1. Core Framework: React Native with Expo

    • Reason: Allows for cross-platform development (iOS and web) with a single codebase
    • Benefits: Faster development, code reusability, large community support

  2. Programming Language: JavaScript/TypeScript

    • TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience

  3. State Management: Redux

    • For managing complex application state across different game areas

  4. 2D Graphics Rendering: React Native Skia

    • High-performance 2D graphics library that works well with React Native

  5. Physics Engine: matter.js

    • 2D physics engine that can be used with React Native

  6. Navigation: React Navigation

    • For handling navigation between different game areas and screens

  7. UI Components: React Native Paper

    • Material Design components for consistent UI across platforms

  8. Animations: React Native Reanimated

    • For smooth, high-performance animations

  9. Data Persistence: AsyncStorage (React Native) / LocalStorage (Web)

    • For saving game progress and settings

  10. Backend (if needed):

    • Firebase
      • Realtime Database for leaderboards or user data
      • Authentication for user accounts
      • Cloud Functions for server-side logic

  11. Development Environment:

    • Expo CLI for easy development and testing
    • Xcode for iOS-specific configurations and App Store deployment

  12. Version Control: Git with GitHub

  13. Testing:

    • Jest for unit testing
    • Detox for end-to-end testing on iOS

  14. Analytics: Firebase Analytics

    • To track user engagement and game performance

  15. Deployment:

    • iOS: App Store
    • Web: Netlify or Vercel for easy deployment and hosting