Hello, Readers 👋 welcome to my new blog! Today, I’m going to show you how to build a simple yet stylish calculator with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Unlike a basic calculator, this one will include animations and a transparent glassmorphism design, making it look modern and unique.
Why Build Your Own Calculator?
Calculators are one of the best beginner-friendly JavaScript projects because they teach you:
How to handle user input
Basic DOM manipulation
Logic for operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Styling with CSS for a smooth UI
Most calculators just handle math operations, but with creativity, you can add features like animated bubbles and glass-style transparency to stand out.
For example, in the gaming world, Path of Exile players use tools like the Vorici Calculator to save time and resources when rolling socket colors. Just like that tool adds smart functionality for gamers, your calculator project adds a fun, useful twist to learning web development.
Features of This Calculator
- Transparent glassmorphism effect
- Bubble animation background
- Basic math operations (+, -, ×, ÷)
- Easy-to-edit code
HTML Structure
We’ll start with the index.html file to create the calculator container and button layout.
(Code included in tutorial section)
CSS Styling
Next, we’ll use style.css for:
- Fonts and background gradient
- Bubble animations
- Glassmorphism effect
- Button hover interactions
JavaScript Logic
Finally, we add simple JavaScript inside our HTML to evaluate expressions and make the calculator functional.
Preview & Source Code
- Full tutorial code is provided in this blog.
- Preview of the animated calculator will be shared in my next post.
Final Thoughts
Building projects like this is the best way to practice your JavaScript skills while making something visually attractive. Just like how the Vorici Chrome Calculator saves players in PoE from wasting resources, your calculator project saves you from coding boredom while sharpening your web dev skills.
So, grab your code editor and start building
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Creating an animated calculator with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a fun way to improve your front-end skills. You’ll learn how logic, design, and animations work together while building something practical. Projects like this boost creativity and confidence. For more tech comparisons, check out Python vs Java to explore programming language differences.