The Vonage Trivia Voyage: Quiz Your Way to the Top!

What happens when you combine a live trivia game with AI and communication APIs? See this full-stack Node.js application in action.

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Building a live trivia game with Vonage APIs

The technical stack for the quiz app includes a Node.js backend, Vonage APIs for calls and SMS, Airtable for sign-ups, and ChatGPT for real-time question generation.

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First contestant plays the API and computer history quiz

The first contestant answers questions about the purpose of APIs and the definition of API, but is stumped by a question about the 'father of the computer'.

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Second contestant answers five correct questions in a row

A new contestant correctly answers questions about JSON, object-oriented constructors, the W3C, the HTTP GET method, and the macOS operating system.

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Using the 'text the audience' lifeline for a tough question

Faced with a difficult question about Python's release year, the contestant uses the 'text the audience' lifeline, which is fulfilled by a show of hands due to a technical issue.

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Winning the grand prize with web development knowledge

The contestant correctly answers the final questions on HTTP, SQL, API rate limiting, and the role of CSS to win the grand prize.

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A new host takes over and finds the next player

A new host steps in to continue the game, taking category suggestions from the audience and using the Vonage Voice API to call the next contestant to the stage.

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Third contestant answers questions on web and software history

The third contestant answers questions about HTTP methods, the Python Software Foundation, the MVC pattern, HTML, and the origins of the Java programming language.

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Using multiple lifelines to win the final prize

The final contestant strategically uses the 'narrow it down' and 'dial a dev' lifelines on a single question about the C language's creation year before winning the grand prize.

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How to build your own apps with Vonage APIs

The hosts conclude by inviting developers to their booth to learn more about using Vonage APIs for voice, SMS, and other communication features in their own applications.