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+Week 2 Day 2 – JavaScript Voting Eligibility Checker
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+Project Overview
+
+This project is a simple JavaScript-based web application that checks whether a user is eligible to vote based on their age. It demonstrates the use of **JavaScript operators, conditional statements, and DOM manipulation**.
+
+Features
+
+* User input for age
+* Real-time eligibility check
+* Displays result dynamically on the webpage
+* Handles invalid input
+
+Tech Stack
+
+* HTML5
+* CSS3
+* JavaScript (Vanilla JS)
+
+
+How It Works
+
+1. User enters their age in the input field
+2. Clicks the **Check** button
+3. JavaScript function runs:
+
+   * If age ≥ 18 → Eligible
+   * If age < 18 → Not eligible
+   * If invalid input → Error message
+4. Result is displayed on the screen
+
+Key Concepts Used
+
+* Variables and Data Types
+* Operators (`+`, `-`, `>=`, etc.)
+* Conditional Statements (`if`, `else if`, `else`)
+* DOM Manipulation (`getElementById`)
+
+Output Example
+
+* Input: 20 → ✅ You are eligible to vote
+* Input: 15 → ❌ You are not eligible
+* Input: -1 → ⚠️ Please enter a valid age
+
+Future Improvements
+
+* Add input validation (only numbers allowed)
+* Add styling enhancements
+* Convert into a reusable component
+* Store user input using Local Storage
+
+Learning Outcome
+
+By completing this project, you understand:
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+* How JavaScript controls webpage behavior
+* How to take user input and process it
+* How to apply decision-making logic in real applications
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