Codepen October Challenge: Halloween Edition with WebDataRocks

Hello, fellow coders! We all know that styling tables can be quite a tricky task. Thus, I decided to bring a little joy to the routine during Halloween. So, with this challenge in mind, I took part in the November CodePen challenge. Since this is my first article here, I’m incredibly excited to share the results of our efforts with you. But before we dive into dashboards, let's take a moment to explore what this monthly coding event is all about.

Overview of the CodePen Challenge / >
Participants are treated to a new coding challenge every week that will turn their creative gears! One week, it’s a tricky problem to solve, the next is a fresh challenge to conquer. ?
As time passes, we find ourselves in October—the spookiest month of the year! ? And just like Halloween, this month's challenges are a little scary and cozy. Or vise-versa ?
Recently, for my project, I’ve been actively using a free library for pivot tables — WebDataRocks. To make the CodePen tasks more challenging, I decided to limit myself and take on the challenge of completing it using only this component.

While you’re checking out the results, we hope you’ll have just as much fun as I had while crafting these eerie-sweet tasks! ?

Halloween Pumpkins / >

Our journey begins with a genuinely Halloween-inspired vegetable – the pumpkin!?? By applying custom styles, we gave the data sections a spooky twist, swapped out familiar icons on the grid for Halloween-themed ones, and had fun with the chart. We ensured viewers wouldn't have to guess which dataset they were dealing with. Charts are excellent for working with reports and data analytics: they organize the information, keep things visually engaging without overwhelming, and add a stylish flair—the perfect combo! They’re also great for infographics, making complex data easily understandable at a glance.

I highly advise you to check the current pumpkin price if you want to buy one. ?

Halloween Costumes / >
One of the most beloved parts of celebrating Halloween is dressing up as spooky characters. On the 'scariest' night of 2024, my colleagues and I transformed into various creatures, each more terrifying than the last! Later, I stumbled upon a Halloween Survey dataset, which inspired me to explore the most popular costume choices. To analyze the trends, I designed a pivot table to track the costume selections from the dataset. This turned into a fun and insightful way to uncover what people wore this year, blending spooky creativity with structured data analysis! ??

Personally, in 2024, I was turned into a vampire for a night ??‍♀️. And if you want to find the Halloween character, you can use the filters:

Halloween Movies / >
The third week’s theme was about Halloween Movies! ?
If you’ve ever craved that spine-chilling feeling when your heart races, look no further—check out our pen showcasing the most successful Halloween movies of all time. It's a treat for those who love a good scare and want to dive into the top films that have kept us on the edge of our seats over the years! ?

I highly recommend saving this pivot table to your device, just in case you're in the mood for a creepy movie marathon ?

Tricks and Treats / >
In the final week, we were served the ultimate Halloween-themed challenge! (and not just in code, but that’s a whole other story) I stumbled upon this dataset, called “Pick Your Favourite Candy in Autumn (Spooky season)”, which was made to figure out what people of all ages and backgrounds want to get and eat during the Halloween season. So, I decided to have fun with it and created a pivot table showcasing all the top Halloween treats. With filters that actually work, anyone can quickly find what they’re into—because who doesn’t love a little Halloween organization? ?

Conclusion / >
All in all, that’s how our October journey with CodePen came to life. This month’s challenge wasn’t just about cranking out lines of code—it was about sparking creative ideas, having fun with the design, and enjoying every step of the process. From styling data dashboards to capturing Halloween’s charm, each task added spooky fun that kept us engaged and inspired. It perfectly blended technical skill, imagination, and a little Halloween mischief!

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