Impromptu

Welcome to Impromptu, the game where quick wit and creativity reign supreme! 🎉

Overview

Impromptu is a fun and engaging platform where users respond to the "Question of the Day," rate each other's responses, and compete for the top spots on the leaderboard. Whether you're a master of improvisation or just looking to have a good time, Impromptu has something for everyone!

Features

• Daily Questions: Every day brings a new and exciting question to spark your imagination. No two questions are the same, so you'll always have something fresh to ponder.
• Submit Responses: Let your creativity shine by submitting your unique answers to the daily question. There's no right or wrong answer—just have fun!
• Rate Responses: Browse and rate other players' responses. Give a high rating to the ones that make you laugh, think, or say "Wow!"
• Leaderboard: Check out the leaderboard to see who’s leading the pack with the most popular responses. Can you climb to the top?

Getting Started

1. Sign Up: Create an account to start participating in the fun.
2. Check the Daily Question: Head to the prompt page to see the current Question of the Day.
3. Submit Your Response: Type out your answer and submit it for others to see.
4. Rate Other Responses: Read through other players’ submissions on the vote page and rate your favorites.
5. Watch the Leaderboard: See where you stand among the top wits of Impromptu!

Set Up Locally

To run Impromptu locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/stewartkwokca/impromptu.git

2. Navigate into impromptu:

   cd impromptu

3. Start up the server:

   cd server
   echo MONGO_URL="mongodb+srv://stewartkwok:CpK9cDvMgshY3ozj@impromptudb.ertsh7p.mongodb.net/main" >.env
   echo GEMINI_API_KEY="AIzaSyD-TLeTgFJOUSEjwMbw823usitacyiVCDc" >>.env
   npm install
   node app.js

   (yes, I know we put an API key in the github, it is not connected to a credit card)
4. Start up the front-end. In impromptu/impromptu-client,

   npm install
   npm start

Then, you should be able to see the impromptu webpage at http://localhost:3000.

Feedback and Support

Reach out to Jake (@JakeYoung271 on GitHub) or by email at youngjakecubes@g.ucla.edu

Acknowledgements

Thank you to all the developers and contributors who have helped make Impromptu a reality.

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Get ready to think on your feet, showcase your creativity, and join the fun on Impromptu! 🥳

Happy responding!

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This README was generated with ❤️ by the Impromptu team: stewartkwokca (Stewart Kwok), cdevadhar (Chinmay Devadhar), JakeYoung271 (Jake Young), szxp0422 (Steven Pan), riverofspring (Kevin Zhao).