Hacktoberfest Code Galaxy is an interactive CSS and JavaScript art project inspired by the creativity of open-source. It visualizes a glowing galaxy of animated elements, celebrating the spirit of collaboration and code during Hacktoberfest 🌠.
- 🌟 200+ Twinkling Stars - Different sizes with varied animation speeds, including a multi-layered shining stars effect.
- ☄️ Floating Asteroids - Randomly generated space debris drifting across the galaxy.
- 🌈 Nebula Clouds - Colorful gas clouds with drift animations.
- 💫 Code Comets - Shooting comets streaking across space.
- 🧑🚀 Orbiting Astronaut - Slow-moving astronaut with gentle bobbing animation.
- 🛰️ Satellite Orbiters - Mini satellites orbiting the main repository.
- ✨ Stardust Particles - Subtle background particle effects.
- 🎵 Advanced Music System - Dual-mode music with procedural generation or custom files, includes volume control and persistent settings. NEW: Track Selector - Switch between 5+ music tracks on-the-fly! See MUSIC_GUIDE.md and MUSIC_TRACK_SELECTOR.md for details.
- 🎯 Clickable PRs - Hover over pull requests to see their status.
- 📊 Animated Stats Counter - Live counting animation for repository statistics.
- 💥 Warp Speed Effect - Click the main repository for a warp jump animation.
- 🎆 Mini Galaxy Burst - Double-click anywhere to create particle explosions.
- 🌧️ Code Rain - Click contributors to trigger falling code symbols.
- 💬 Enhanced Tooltips - Hover tooltips showing detailed PR information.
- 🔄 Pulsing Rings - Ripple effects emanating from the center.
- Fully responsive design for all screen sizes.
- Pure HTML/CSS/JavaScript - no dependencies required.
- Smooth 60 FPS animations.
- Mobile-optimized with adaptive layouts.
- Modular file structure for easy contribution.
hacktoberfest-code-galaxy/
│
├── assets/ # Image and media files
│ ├── astronaut.png # Astronaut sprite (fallback: emoji used)
│ ├── hacktoberfest.jpg # Preview image
│ └── [additional images] # Screenshots and assets
│
├── css/
│ └── style.css # Main stylesheet with animations
│
├── js/
│ └── script.js # Interactive JavaScript logic
│
├── index.html # Main HTML structure
├── README.md # Project documentation (this file)
├── CONTRIBUTING.md # Contribution guidelines
└── LICENSE # MIT License
- HTML5 - Semantic structure
- CSS3 - Advanced animations, gradients, and effects
- Vanilla JavaScript - Dynamic element generation and interactions
To run this project on your local machine:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/CourageCodeJourney/hacktoberfest-code-galaxy.git
# Navigate to the project directory
cd hacktoberfest-code-galaxy
# Open index.html in your browser
# You can use a simple HTTP server for best results:
python -m http.server 8000
# Then open http://localhost:8000 in your browserNo build process or dependencies required — it's pure frontend code! 💻
Contributions are highly encouraged — this project is open for Hacktoberfest 2025!
Visual Enhancements
- 🎨 Add new color themes or a dark mode toggle
- 🌌 Create constellation patterns connecting stars
- 🪐 Add planets or space stations
- 🌠 Implement parallax scrolling effects
- 🎭 Add custom contributor avatars
Interactive Features
- 🎮 Create mini-games (asteroid dodging, etc.)
- 📱 Implement touch gesture controls for mobile
- 🏆 Add an achievement system for interactions
- 💾 Save user preferences in
localStorage
Code Quality
- 📝 Add comprehensive code comments
- 🧪 Write unit tests for JavaScript functions
- ♿ Improve accessibility (ARIA labels, keyboard navigation)
- 🚀 Optimize performance and animations
- 📚 Create detailed JSDoc documentation
Documentation
- 📖 Add tutorials for specific features
- 🎥 Create a video walkthrough
- 🌍 Translate
READMEto other languages - 📸 Add more screenshots and GIFs
- Fork this repository
- Create a new branch for your feature
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
- Make your changes and commit with descriptive messages
git commit -m "Add: Shooting meteor shower animation" - Push to your fork
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
- Submit a Pull Request with a clear description of changes
Note: Please ensure your PR follows the existing code style and includes comments where necessary.
This project proudly participates in Hacktoberfest 2025 — an annual celebration of open-source software.
📅 Important Dates
- Event Duration: October 1–31, 2025
- Goal: Complete 4 quality pull requests to earn rewards
🏷️ Valid Contributions
- Bug fixes and feature additions
- Documentation improvements
- Code refactoring and optimization
- UI/UX enhancements
- Accessibility improvements
Make your contribution during October and join thousands of developers building the open web! 🌍
Here are some of the interactive features in action:
Shining Stars & Galaxy Background
Galaxy Music Toggle
🎬 Other Interactive Features
- Warp Speed: Click the Main Repo center for a warp speed effect.
- Particle Burst: Double-click anywhere for a particle burst.
- PR Tooltips: Hover PRs to see status tooltips.
- Code Rain: Click contributors for a code rain animation.
Please note that this project follows the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct. By participating, you are expected to uphold this code.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
You're free to:
- ✅ Use commercially
- ✅ Modify and distribute
- ✅ Use privately
- ✅ Sublicense
Just give appropriate credit! 🌟
Courage Paul (CourageCodeJourney)
- GitHub: @CourageCodeJourney
- Project Link: https://github.com/CourageCodeJourney/hacktoberfest-code-galaxy
- Inspired by the amazing open-source community
- Special thanks to all Hacktoberfest participants
- Built with passion for creative coding
💫 "Creativity begins when you turn logic into art." 🌌
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