Abhishek Gurjar

Posted on Aug 23

Build a Testimonials Slider Website

#html #css #javascript #testimonialsslider

Introduction

Hello, fellow developers! I'm excited to present my latest project: a Testimonials Slider. This project is a great way to enhance your skills in creating interactive and dynamic web components using JavaScript. Whether you're just starting out or looking to add a new feature to your portfolio, this Testimonials Slider project offers an excellent opportunity to dive deeper into front-end development.

Project Overview

The Testimonials Slider is a web-based application that allows users to navigate through various testimonials using next and previous buttons. This project showcases how to create an interactive user interface, manage state with JavaScript, and enhance user experience through smooth transitions.

Features

Interactive Testimonials: Users can navigate through multiple testimonials using navigation buttons.
Smooth Transitions: Testimonials change with smooth transitions, providing a better user experience.
Responsive Design: Ensures a consistent and visually appealing experience across different devices.

Technologies Used

HTML: Structures the web page and testimonial elements.
CSS: Styles the user interface, ensuring a clean and responsive design.
JavaScript: Manages the logic for testimonial navigation and user interactions.

Project Structure

Here's a quick look at the project structure:

Testimonials-Slider/
├── index.html
├── style.css
└── script.js

index.html: Contains the HTML structure for the Testimonials Slider.
style.css: Includes CSS styles to enhance the appearance and responsiveness of the application.
script.js: Manages the testimonial navigation logic and user interactions.

Installation

To get started with the project, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/abhishekgurjar-in/Testimonials-Slider.git

Open the project directory:
```
cd Testimonials-Slider
```
Run the project:
- Open the index.html file in a web browser to start using the Testimonials Slider.

Usage

Open the website in a web browser.
View testimonials by clicking on the "Next" or "Previous" buttons to navigate through different testimonials.
Enjoy the smooth transitions as you move through the testimonials.

Code Explanation

HTML

The index.html file provides the basic structure of the Testimonials Slider, including the testimonial content and navigation buttons. Here’s a snippet:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
  <head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
    <title>Testimonials Slider</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
    <script src="script.js" defer></script>
  </head>
  <body>
    <div class="container">
      <div class="box-1" id="testimonial-1">
        <div class="text">
          <h1>
            “ If you want to lay the best foundation possible I’d recommend
            taking this course. The depth the instructors go into is incredible.
            I now feel so confident about starting up as a professional
            developer. ”
          </h1>
          <div class="name">
            <h3>John Tarkpor</h3>
            <h4>Junior Front-end Developer</h4>
          </div>
        </div>
        <div class="image">
          <img src="./images/image-john.jpg" alt="John's Testimonial" />
          <div class="button">
            <img src="./images/icon-prev.svg" id="prev-1" alt="Previous" />
            <img src="./images/icon-next.svg" id="next-1" alt="Next" />
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
      <!-- Additional testimonials here -->
    </div>
    <div class="footer">
      <p>Made with ❤️ by Abhishek Gurjar</p>
    </div>
  </body>
</html>

CSS

The style.css file styles the Testimonials Slider, providing a modern and user-friendly layout. Here are some key styles:

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: Inter, sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 90vh;
  background: url(./images/pattern-curve.svg) no-repeat fixed left bottom;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.box-1 {
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
  background-color: transparent;
  display: none; /* Hide all testimonials initially */
}

#testimonial-1 {
  display: flex; /* Display the first testimonial */
}

/* Additional styles */

JavaScript

The script.js file manages the logic for navigating through the testimonials and handling user interactions. Here’s a snippet:

document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function () {
  const testimonials = document.querySelectorAll(".box-1");
  let currentIndex = 0;

  const showTestimonial = (index) => {
    testimonials.forEach((testimonial, i) => {
      testimonial.style.display = i === index ? "flex" : "none";
    });
  };

  document.getElementById("next-1").addEventListener("click", () => {
    currentIndex = (currentIndex + 1) % testimonials.length;
    showTestimonial(currentIndex);
  });

  document.getElementById("prev-1").addEventListener("click", () => {
    currentIndex = (currentIndex - 1 + testimonials.length) % testimonials.length;
    showTestimonial(currentIndex);
  });

  // Additional JavaScript logic
});

Live Demo

You can check out the live demo of the Testimonials Slider here.

Conclusion

Building this Testimonials Slider was an engaging experience that deepened my understanding of JavaScript and how to create dynamic, interactive web components. I hope this project inspires you to explore more with JavaScript and enhance your web development skills. Happy coding!

Credits

This project was developed as part of my continuous learning journey in web development, focusing on creating interactive user interfaces.

Author

Abhishek Gurjar
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