Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this “tarot free facade” thing, and I gotta say, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. I wanted to create a simple, clean way to get free tarot readings without all the extra fluff you find on some sites.
First Steps and Getting Stuck
I started by, like, just Googling around. I figured there’d be tons of ready-made solutions. I found some stuff, but most of it was either super complicated or just didn’t feel right. I wanted something I could really understand and tweak, you know?
I even tried to put together using some open API, but I quickly bumped into a wall. Either the data was a mess, or they wanted me to jump through a million hoops to get access. Honestly, it felt like way more trouble than it was worth.
The “Aha!” Moment
Then, it hit me. I could just, like, build the core logic myself. I mean, it’s tarot, right? It’s a fixed set of cards, and the meanings are pretty well established. I could store that data in a simple format, and use to render something basic.
The “Doing” Part
So, I started writing.
- First I created a json file which stored all the cards and some basic meanings. Just the card name, an image file name, and a short description. Super simple.
- Then i built some basic functions to render the cards, i use a simple function to randomly pick a card.
- The next step, I try to render the cards and the meaning on the screen. Nothing fancy, just displaying the card image and the text.
Showing It Off (Sort Of)
I ended up with a simple, barebones page. It’s not winning any design awards, but it works. You click a button, it shows you a card and its meaning. Boom. Free tarot reading. No ads, no sign-ups, no nonsense.
What I Learned (and What’s Next)
This whole thing taught me a few things:
- Sometimes, the simplest solution is the best one. I spent hours going down rabbit holes when the answer was just to build the core myself.
- It’s okay to start small. My “facade” is super basic, but it’s a foundation. I can add more features later.
- Actually doing something is way more satisfying than just reading about it.
I’m thinking about adding some more features, like maybe different spreads, or letting you save your readings. But for now, I’m pretty happy with my little “tarot free facade.” It’s proof that even a simple project can be a fun and rewarding learning experience.
