🍪 Memory-Efficient Cookie Clicker A high-performance, lightweight recreation of the classic idle game. This version is stripped down to its core mechanics, optimized for low memory usage and maximum "clicks per second" without the bloat.
🚀 Features Ultralight Engine: Minimal DOM manipulation for peak performance.
Core Mechanics: Click, accumulate, and automate your cookie production.
Basic Shop: Essential upgrades to scale your cookie empire.
Clean UI: Distraction-free interface focused on the numbers.
🛠 Planned Updates (Roadmap) I am currently working on the following enhancements to improve gameplay while maintaining efficiency:
[ ] Bulk Purchasing: Buy upgrades in sets of 10 or 100 to speed up late-game progress.
[ ] Expanded Catalog: Adding a wider variety of items in the shop .
[ ] Persistence: Implementing localStorage so you never lose your progress on refresh.
[ ] Visual Flair: Adding lightweight SVG icons to the shop for better UX.
📦 Installation & Usage Since this is a stripped-down web project, you can run it directly in your browser.
Clone the repository:
Bash
https://codemonkeyw.github.io Open index.html in any modern web browser.
🧠 Optimization Philosophy This project avoids heavy frameworks and massive asset libraries. It uses:
Vanilla JavaScript for logic.
CSS Grid/Flexbox for layout.
Zero external dependencies.
🤝 Contributing Suggestions for further memory optimizations are always welcome! Feel free to fork the repo and submit a Pull Request.
How to make this even better: Add a Screenshot: If you have the game running, take a small screenshot and add it under the main title.
Add Badges: You can add badges for "License: MIT" or "Language: JavaScript" at the very top.
Would you like me to help you write the JavaScript code for the Local Storage or the Bulk Purchase logic next?