The Dad Jokes App is a simple web application that brings humor and memories together. It combines classic dad jokes from a public API with a special twist -- it cycles through different pictures of me and my late father, making it memorable and personal.
My father was an engineer who absolutely loved telling terrible jokes! Every time I open this app, it makes me smile. He is definitely an inspiration for not only my tech career, but my sense of humor!
(Learn more: From the Navy to Nikon: My Dad's History in Tech)
- Dad Jokes: The app fetches random dad jokes from a public API to make you smile.
- Memorable Pictures: As you click the button to get a dad joke, the app cycles through different pictures of me and my father, creating a heartfelt connection.
- CSS, HTML, and JavaScript: The app is built using these fundamental web technologies, making it accessible and easy to understand.
- Clone this repository to your local machine.
- Open the
index.htmlfile in your web browser.
- Open the app by launching the
index.htmlfile in your web browser. - Click the "Get a Dad Joke" button to generate a new dad joke.
- Add your own favorite photos and adjust the javascript accordingly.
- You can make this app a tribute, as I did, or you could make it a very creative gift -- you could make one for your dad. Or, you can change the API to show advice, quotes, or religious verses while cycling through whatever photos you choose.
- Dad Jokes API: https://icanhazdadjoke.com/
This app is a heartfelt tribute to my late father, who was not only an engineer but also the inspiration for my own tech career. It serves as a reminder of the happy moments we shared, and I hope it brings a smile to your face as it does to mine.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.