Paste Bench - Stardance

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@XDabXking on Paste Bench · about 3 hours ago

I created Paste Bench, a single HTML file containing 7 tools to address minor text processing tasks: cleaning up PDF extracts, list formatting conversion, casing transformation, word count, flashcards, group picking, and a focus timer.

The most challenging task was undoubtedly the flashcard as not only did I have to create a system that would allow the user to shuffle and retest themselves, but I also wanted the cards that they got wrong to appear more frequently than those that they got right. It took some time to design the algorithm so that the cards that the user mastered would drop out of the rotation while the ones that they struggled with would persist. The floating pop-out timer was also tricky to build, since it relies on an experimental API and required synchronizing the timer state between two separate windows.

However, I think that the dynamic flashcard system is the most inventive part of the tool. It transforms the simplistic card flipping from the earlier iterations into a proper spaced repetition memory trainer, giving the user an informative summary at the end. They can see how much time they spent on the cards and what mistakes they made.

For testing purposes, everything is contained within a single HTML file that does not require any setup or logins. I prepared a TESTING.md file that has sample content to test each tab, should the user not want to type their own information. However, to use the floating pop-out timer, one has to use Chrome or Edge browsers, as other browsers do not support the necessary experimental API.

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@XDabXking on Paste Bench · about 16 hours ago

2h 35m 13s logged

Fixed the arrow glitch and improved flashcards, now you type your terms, hit start, then study. Also added a repeat system (meaning it shows cards you got wrong until you get it correct) Then gives you a summary of time taken and the questions you got wrong. Fixed few bugs with the timer, AND I’m still thinking about whether to add the ai bot bc if i add it, it will help people improve there grades for free but im lazy so ya if you want me to add it comment it il do it.

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@XDabXking on Paste Bench · 1 day ago

2h 16m 53s logged

I made some improvements to the timer and the pop up window, i removed citations as i don’t think people will use them often and replaced it with flip cards, BUT there’s a lot of glitches like the arrows so need to fix that and other stuff so ya and i was planning to add an ai bot to help in this but I’m not sure so gonna ask my friends if i should add it or not(if i do add ai, i need to google how to bc i don’t know how to)

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@XDabXking on Paste Bench · 3 days ago

2h 10m 20s logged

Big update bc i had free time, I added more tools in each tab.

Dewrap now strips HTML and URLs, Listify sorts and adds more formats, Case & Slug has 12 case styles now including alternating caps and reversed text.

Also fixed a couple of bugs with the timer.
(I have to type bc the ratings of my project echo{Go check it out})

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@XDabXking on Paste Bench · 5 days ago

1h 29m 46s logged

Changed logo, added 4 new tabs - Word Count, Citations(Got this idea from my dad), Group Picker, and Study Timer(gonna try to make it so when you go to a new tab or smt is shows up as a pop up timer or smt) Gonna try to add more stuff in each tab and try fixing any bugs that come while waiting for my game echo to get get 12 more ratings (check it out, its fun trust me), i dont think people will acc read this much btw ✌️🥀

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@XDabXking on Paste Bench · 5 days ago

22m 54s logged

i added some ui and 3 tools, Dewrap fixes pasted PDF text, Listify turns a list into six formats; Case and Slug converts phrases into every naming convention instantly.