Nova interface responsiva para o sistema educacional WebAlgo: redesign focado em usabilidade e acessibilidade

Abstract

In programming education, it is essential to carry out practical activities to reinforce theoretical knowledge. The University of Caxias do Sul (UCS) uses an interpreter for the C language developed by professors, called WebAlgo. The software includes a predefined list of exercises that support students' learning and allow professors to monitor their progress. Initially, WebAlgo was developed as a web-based application; however, with the discontinuation of Java support in browsers, it was converted into a desktop version using doubly linked lists, and later migrated to a \ac{C3E} web application designed primarily for desktop layouts. Research, such as the \ac{PNAD}, indicates that users primarily access the internet through mobile phones, with an increasing rate, while few have access to a computer, thus limiting the system's use to a smaller portion of people. Considering this scenario, the present work aims to expand access to the WebAlgo web platform for tablets and mobile devices, enhancing accessibility. To achieve this, techniques and frameworks will be employed to ensure componentization, responsiveness, and the implementation of accessibility features such as theme adjustment and font size customization. All the developed code will be available in a public GitHub repository. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]