1KB JavaScript Numbers Station
9 months ago
- #JavaScript
- #CodeGolf
- #TTSCreepy
- The article discusses creating a 'Numbers Station' demo for the js1024 competition with the theme 'Creepy'.
- The author uses JavaScript's Text-To-Speech (TTS) API to generate creepy voices by randomizing pitch and rate.
- Random words are sourced from the global object's property names, filtered to include only single, capitalized words.
- The TTS system supports multiple languages, adding to the creepy effect by pronouncing words with accents.
- The demo includes a simple random pattern using Unicode drawing blocks for visual effect.
- User feedback mentions varying experiences across browsers, with some finding it effectively creepy and others encountering silence.
- The author encourages readers to vote for their entry in the js1024 competition.