Learn more about the Word Game DB project
Word Game DB is a REST API originally built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js). It is intended to be used for educational purposes by anyone who would like to practice their coding skills by building a word game that incorporates an API.
I was inspired to create Word Game DB while building a hangman game with Vanilla JavaScript in the summer of 2020. I wanted to incorporate an API, but couldn't find one that satisfied my requirements. Word Game DB meets those needs by returning a list of nouns, each of them associated with a category. For more information, please check out the API endpoints.
If you notice any technical issues with the API, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact me.
If you would like to build your own REST API, you are welcome to clone my repository to use as a starting point.
Next.js Rebuild: This version has been completely rebuilt using modern web technologies including Next.js 15, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. The entire development process was accelerated using Cursor AI-powered code editor, demonstrating how modern development tools can streamline the creation of full-stack applications.
Modern full-stack technologies with AI-powered development
Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
Next.js API Routes, MongoDB, Mongoose
Radix UI, Lucide Icons
Cursor AI, ESLint, Prettier
Perfect for various educational projects
Hangman, Wordle, crossword puzzles, and more
Vocabulary builders, spelling games, language learning
Poetry generators, word art, creative writing tools
Practice building applications that consume REST APIs
See the API in action
The original inspiration for this API
Explore the API endpoints and start building your next word game or educational application.