Hey CodeNewbie fam 👋
I wanted to share a cool project I found this week — not just because it’s educational, but because it inspired me as a new developer who wants to build useful things.
It’s called PeriodicTable.space and… it’s SO much more than just a periodic table.
🌟 Why It’s Awesome (Even If You’re Not a Chemist)
This site is completely free, no signups, no ads — and it lets you explore:
🧪 An interactive periodic table
🧩 A molecule-building puzzle game
🧠 A quiz system to test your element knowledge
⚗️ A chemical reaction simulator
And the UI? Clean. Simple. Fast. The kind of experience that makes learning addictive.
👨💻 Why It Matters to CodeNewbies Like Us
I looked at this and thought:
“THIS is what I want to build one day.”
It’s a great reminder that:
✅ You don’t need flashy frameworks to make something powerful
✅ Educational tools matter — they change lives
✅ You can inspire curiosity with good frontend skills and thoughtful UX
✅ Even a beginner can learn to make apps like this
If you’re looking for a capstone project idea, this site offers serious inspiration.
🧠 Learning Bonus: It Helps You Learn Chemistry Too!
If you’re in high school, college, or just brushing up on science skills, it’s a great study resource. It even helped me refresh my chemistry knowledge while thinking about how the logic behind each tool works.
🔧 Dev Goals It Sparked for Me:
Rebuild a puzzle game in React
Try building my own “quiz app” with difficulty modes
Explore SVG + data binding for interactive tables
Learn how to make a chemistry-based API
Anyone else feel that itch to build something just because it's cool? 🙋
🔗 Check it out here:
👉 https://periodictable.space
💡 Start with the Puzzle Game or Quiz Tool!
💬 Let’s Talk!
🔁 Have you ever discovered a simple tool that inspired your dev journey?
💡 Got ideas on how you’d rebuild or remix this site as a project?
💬 Drop your thoughts below — I’d love to brainstorm with other newbies & devs!
You don’t have to be an expert to build cool stuff.
You just need curiosity, a little code, and a whole lotta “why not?”
Top comments (3)
That sounds like such a great find! I checked out PeriodicTable.space, and I completely see why it inspired you. It’s clean, interactive, and surprisingly fun for a chemistry tool.
What really impressed me is how it shows that even simple tools, when built well, can be both educational and inspiring. You don’t need advanced frameworks or fancy effects, just smart design, useful features, and a clear purpose.
If you're thinking about building something similar or improving on it, finding the right support can make the process easier. You can always hire developers who share your passion and help bring your ideas to life.
Thanks for sharing this. It definitely gave me a fresh dose of motivation as a fellow dev.
That’s awesome! Finding a web app that makes learning fun and supports your growth as a developer is a win-win. Chemistry apps that are interactive or gamified can really help reinforce complex concepts, and if you're also digging into how it's built—whether it's the UI, logic, or backend—it’s a great hands-on way to improve your own skills. Tools like this show how well-designed educational tech can inspire both curiosity and technical growth. What’s the app called? Would love to check it out!
That sounds interesting! What’s the name of the app? I’ve been looking for fun ways to brush up on chemistry while improving my coding skills too. Would love to check it out.