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MultyType

MultyType is a modern typing test application that helps users improve their typing speed and accuracy. Heavily inspired by Monkeytype, it features real-time statistics, customizable test settings, multiple color themes, and AI-powered text generation for endless unique practice sessions.

RoleFull-Stack Developer
Duration1 month
TeamSolo Project
ClientPersonal Project
MultyType

The Challenge

Create a typing test application that provides accurate real-time feedback while maintaining smooth performance. The app needed to handle rapid keystroke processing, calculate statistics on the fly, and provide an enjoyable user experience with customizable themes.

The Solution

Built a React application with optimized state management for real-time keystroke tracking. Implemented a custom WPM and accuracy calculator, integrated AI text generation for unique practice texts, and created a flexible theming system with multiple color schemes.

Tech Stack

ReactUI component libraryJavaScriptDynamic web scriptingCSSStyling languageAIArtificial intelligence

Key Metrics

5+
Themes
12+
Components
3
Test Modes
<500KB
Bundle Size

Details

Category
web
Year
2025
Status
completed
Role
Full-Stack Developer

Key Features

Real-Time Statistics

Live WPM, accuracy, and progress tracking that updates with every keystroke.

AI Text Generation

Unique practice texts generated on-demand for endless typing variety.

Multiple Themes

Customizable color themes to match your preference and reduce eye strain.

Test Customization

Toggle punctuation, numbers, and adjust test duration to your liking.

Detailed Results

Comprehensive breakdown of your performance after each test.

Timer Mode

Timed tests to challenge yourself and track improvement over time.

Technical Details

Implementation

Built with Create React App and vanilla CSS for styling. Features custom hooks for keyboard event handling and state management. The AI text generation uses a utility function to create varied practice texts. Statistics are calculated in real-time using optimized algorithms that track character-by-character accuracy.

Lessons Learned

This project taught me the importance of performance optimization when handling rapid user input. I learned techniques for debouncing state updates and efficiently re-rendering only changed portions of the UI. Working on the theming system also improved my understanding of CSS custom properties.

Design Handbook

Color Palette

Background
#323437Main app background
Sub
#646669Secondary text, inactive elements
Main
#D1D0C5Primary text color
Caret
#E2B714Cursor, accent highlights
Error
#CA4754Incorrect characters, warnings
Extra Error
#7E2A33Extra typed characters

Typography

Roboto Mono

Weight: 400-700
Typing text, monospace display
The quick brown fox

Lexend Deca

Weight: 300-600
UI elements, statistics
85 WPM | 98% Accuracy

Design Principles

1

Minimalist interface - Focus on the typing experience without distractions

2

Instant feedback - Real-time visual cues for correct and incorrect keystrokes

3

Accessibility - High contrast themes and keyboard-only navigation

4

Performance first - Smooth 60fps even during rapid typing

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