Inspiration
Many people use the internet daily without understanding basic digital safety, leaving them vulnerable to scams, phishing and password theft. I wanted to create a simple, beginner-friendly platform that teaches essential digital literacy skills in a practical and interactive way.
What it does
SmartNet is a digital literacy mini-platform that helps users learn safe online habits. It includes: Interactive quizzes on online safety, phishing, passwords and social media Practical digital tips for everyday internet use Curated learning resources to deepen digital skills The platform is designed for beginners, students and anyone looking to navigate the digital world safely.
How I built it
I used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a responsive, user-friendly front end, while PHP and MySQL power the quiz system and store results. The database stores questions, options, and quiz attempts, and PHP handles score calculation and dynamic content display. I focused on clean code, simple design and mobile-first usability.
Challenges I ran into
Designing quizzes that are educational but easy to understand for beginners Ensuring the quiz system integrates securely with the MySQL database Making the UI responsive for both mobile and desktop without overcomplicating the design
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
A fully functional digital literacy quiz system with instant feedback Practical tips and resource hub that users can actually use to improve their online safety Clean, hackathon-ready code and UI that is beginner-friendly and deployable
What I learned
How to structure a MySQL database efficiently for interactive quizzes Best practices for PHP + JavaScript integration in a small project The importance of clear UI/UX and concise content in educational tools How to focus on core features to make a project hackathon-ready
What's next for SmartNet
Expand the quiz database with more topics and difficulty levels Add progress tracking over multiple attempts Include more curated resources and tips for different user groups Explore localization for different languages to reach more users
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