Burn the Old

Minimalistic latin american tradition for new year. Burn all what you don't want in your life anymore.

A web-based 3D simulation of the traditional "Muñeco de Año Viejo" burning ritual for New Year. Users can interact with a 3D model, add the things they want to leave behind in the past year, and watch the muñeco burn at midnight.

Features

• 3D Muñeco Model: A low-poly, interactive doll rendered using Three.js and React Three Fiber.
• User Interaction: Users can submit what they want to leave behind, and their submissions are displayed around the muñeco.
• Burning Animation: The muñeco burns at midnight, symbolizing renewal and starting fresh.
• Database Integration: User submissions are stored in a NeonDB database using Prisma.
• Environmentally Friendly: A digital alternative to the traditional burning ritual, reducing environmental impact.

Technology Stack

• Next.js: For building the web application.
• Three.js & React Three Fiber: For 3D rendering and animations.
• Prisma: For database access and management.
• NeonDB: For lightweight and efficient cloud database hosting.
• Tailwind: For styling components.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v20)
• Yarn or npm
• A NeonDB account (for database setup)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/daneloquelis/burn-the-old.git

2. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd burn-the-old

3. Install dependencies:

   yarn install

4. Set up the environment variables by creating a .env file:

   DATABASE_URL=your-neondb-url
   

5. Run database migrations:

   npx prisma migrate dev

6. Start the development server:

   yarn dev

Hosting

Deploy your application on platforms like Vercel for seamless hosting and integration with Next.js.

Usage

1. Open the website.
2. Submit things you want to leave behind in the input field.
3. Watch the muñeco burn at midnight.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for review.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-branch

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m "Add new feature"

4. Push your branch:

   git push origin feature-branch

5. Open a pull request on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the Latin American tradition of burning the "Muñeco de Año Viejo."
• Built using Next.js, Three.js, and React Three Fiber.

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Happy New Year! 🎉 May this project help you leave the past behind and embrace a fresh start.