Kyle Ross

Kyle Ross

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Drag and Drop Puzzle

May 10, 2025

This demonstration showcases a pure JavaScript implementation of drag and drop functionality without relying on libraries. It's a practical example of DOM manipulation and event handling, managing both mouse and touch events for cross-device compatibility. The code illustrates how to create interactive elements, handle their positioning during drag operations, and manage game state when pieces are placed. You'll see how CSS transitions provide visual feedback, and how to implement collision detection for determining drop targets.

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