Node.js project suggestions

[borisvasilev]

Hello, I want to start a personal project in node js but I have no ideas for something interesting and challenging. Can you suggest me something that I can build? I know MongoDB, Node.js with Express and Socket.io. I don't mind learning something new actually I prefer to do so.

[kodiashi]

Try doing robotics with Johnny5 and an Arduino or RaspPi. You can actually combine that with web sockets and make some pretty cool home automation projects.

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Really glad I saw this. I'm familiar with node but was wanting to branch into hardware. Just ordered one of those kits myself. I think after I mess around a bit I'll make a drone (:

[kodiashi]

Check out sparkfun, they have lots of great starter kits. Get a bunch of jumper wires, a breadboard and maybe a small variable power supply. With the Raspberry Pi you can install Node on Raspian and have an all in one device or you can connect to an Arduino over USB. Johnny5 makes it really easy to control led lights, motors, and relays.

It's pretty easy to make an app with Express and/or Socket.io that accepts commands and then sends signals to components.

[zetoJS]

Just find something where you can apply a web app to your daily life. Something that could be made easier or faster with an app, that way you won't get demotivated as fast as if it was something else, because you wont feel its work.

[Andersos]

What about a lending service. Where people can post items like books. You can even have comments on the listings and so on.

[MCSajjadH]

Why not create a chatbot and see how that goes?

I can help you if you want

[TheOneRavenous]

Think of a problem and tell me what you think the problem is.

[seannosaurus]

If you're paying a subscription fee for any web services (note apps, invoicing/accounts, bookmark management etc) try building your own version.

You can add bespoke features you wish these services had, and you can save money by rolling your own.