Project Overview

This is a detailed case study template. Use this space to explain what the project is, why you built it, and who it is for. A strong introduction sets the context for the rest of the page.

Pro Tip: Start with a hook! “I built this app to solve X problem for Y users, resulting in Z improvement.”

Key Features

Highlight the most important functionality. You can use lists or detailed paragraphs.

🔐 User Authentication

Implemented a secure authentication system using JWT (JSON Web Tokens).

  • Sign up / Login / Forgot Password
  • Protected routes
  • Role-based access control (Admin vs User)

⚡ Real-time Updates

Used Socket.io to push updates to the client instantly.

  • Live notifications
  • Real-time chat functionality
  • Collaborative editing

📱 Responsive Design

Fully responsive interface built with Tailwind CSS.

  • Mobile-first approach
  • Dark mode support
  • Accessible UI components

Technical Implementation

Show off your coding skills! Include snippets of interesting logic or architectural decisions.

Backend API Example

Here’s how I handled the real-time connection setup:

const io = require('socket.io')(server, {
  cors: {
    origin: "http://localhost:3000",
    methods: ["GET", "POST"]
  }
});

io.on('connection', (socket) => {
  console.log(`User connected: ${socket.id}`);
  
  socket.on('join_room', (data) => {
    socket.join(data);
    console.log(`User joined room: ${data}`);
  });
});

Database Schema

Briefly describe your data model.

  • Users: Stores profile info and auth credentials.
  • Posts: Linked to users, contains content and timestamps.
  • Comments: Threaded comments on posts.

Challenges & Solutions

Talking about challenges shows growth and problem-solving skills.

Challenge: Handling high traffic on the WebSocket server. Solution: Implemented Redis Adapter to scale Socket.io across multiple nodes.

Challenge: SEO for a Single Page Application (SPA). Solution: Used Next.js for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) on public pages.

Show, don’t just tell. Add screenshots of your application in action.

Dashboard

Dashboard View

Mobile

Mobile Interface

Future Improvements

What would you add if you had more time?

  • Add comprehensive unit tests
  • Integrate payment gateway (Stripe)
  • Develop a native mobile app companion