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Building a Random Name Picker: 4 Small Problems, 4 Small Fixes

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I recently shipped NameWheelPro, a spinning wheel that picks a winner from a list of names. Building it looked easy, but the small details took most of the time. Things like duplicate entries, unreadable labels, and motion-sensitive users all needed handling. If you've ever wanted to build your own…

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  1. 2026-09-24 07:03 · DEV Community — AI
    Building a Random Name Picker: 4 Small Problems, 4 Small Fixes

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