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My Hacktoberfest 2026 Journey :- Learning Web Dev and AI

Hi everyone, I am excited to join Hacktoberfest 2026.This year, my goal is to build my tech skills and learn new technologies. What I am learning this year: HTML and CSS fundamentals to build clean web pages. Core Java concepts, arrays, and problem-solving. Open-source AI tools and how to use them in web projects. I am looking forward to participating in the weekly challenges and earning my…

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FieldDay: say any game, play it outside, and let your phone be the referee

What I Built FieldDay is a web app that turns your phone into a referee for real games outside. You say a game, like "highest throw battle, 3 rounds, 2 players" .

  • FieldDay app turns phone into outdoor referee for games
  • Tracks body movements, ball trajectory using phone camera
  • Supports 12 quick games, team battles, kids-friendly mode

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OyaGo: Asking for Bus Directions in Lagos, Where No Map Knows the Routes

This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 1: Touch Grass What I Built OyaGo is a web app that tells you how to get around Lagos, Nigeria by public transport.

  • OyaGo simplifies Lagos' unstructured transport system for newcomers.
  • App provides bus-by-bus directions in plain English or Nigerian Pidgin.
  • Users can contribute routes, enhancing the app for the community.

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