PratikOS v1

The Concept

PratikOS is a web-based operating system simulation built entirely with Vanilla JavaScript and CSS. It demonstrates the power of modern web technologies to recreate complex desktop environments in the browser.

Key Features

• Window Manager: Draggable, resizable, and minimizable windows with active state management.
• File System: A simulated file system structure allowing navigation through folders and files.
• Taskbar: Fully functional taskbar with start menu, clock, and running application indicators.
• Theme Engine: Dynamic theming support with glassmorphism effects.

Technical Challenges

One of the main challenges was managing the z-index stacking context for window management to ensure the active window is always on top. I implemented a custom state manager to handle window focus and layering logic.