TrackIR
2019 - TrackIR
2019 - TrackIR
TrackIR is a head tracking input device designed for use with gaming and simulation PC titles. It is an infrared camera that tracks the position and orientation of your head.
TrackIR enhances the immersion in games that are compatible with the device so we wanted to bring more awareness to these games. I developed a way to quickly search through the game list, filter games by type, and find more information about any of the games.
The old checkout system took the user through five different pages to place an order. The updated checkout system takes place on one page and has much tighter security features.
The game list is constantly updated and needs to be in sync between what is shown on the website and the device software. I created a content management system that allows games to be added, removed, or edited without updating any server code.
The site was rewritten using the Vue javascript framework paired with a REST API for connecting to the database. Decoupling allowed the frontend and backend to be worked on separately. The framework allowed the team to deploy changes faster and allow the website to run faster.