My Role
Software Engineer
Start Date
01/03/2024
End Date
31/04/2024
Technologies used
Tech Stack
DevOverflow - A Stack Overflow clone. It includes features such as a recommendation system for posts, global database data-fetching, AI generated answers to questions, badge & reputation system, views & voting mechanism and filter & pagination.
The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance user experience and functionality. With seamless authentication, users can effortlessly log in or sign up, ensuring quick access to their accounts. Profile management is intuitive, allowing users to easily update their details and link social media accounts for improved connectivity.
In additon to posting and answering a question, users can explore related post content effortlessly. The powerful search and filter capabilities enable swift post retrieval through global search options and specific filtering criteria. Post collection is streamlined with pagination features, making post exploration simple and organized.
Our responsive design guarantees seamless functionality and aesthetics across all devices, ensuring a consistent and pleasant user experience. Additionally, our platform is built with a focus on robust code architecture and reusability, promoting long-term maintainability and scalability.
Problem
Problem Statement
Developer Q&A platforms are crucial for knowledge sharing and community engagement, but many existing solutions fall short in delivering a seamless and intuitive user experience. Users often face difficulties in navigating complex interfaces, managing profiles, and finding relevant content efficiently. Additionally, these platforms may lack advanced features such as AI-generated answers, robust recommendation systems, and comprehensive user reputation mechanisms. Ensuring responsive design and maintainable code architecture further complicates the development and scaling of these platforms.
Way of working
My Process
Definition
Design
Planning
Development
Deployment
Problem
Challenges & Learnings
CHALLENGES
Using Mongoose ODM and MongoDB.
I conducted brainstorming and carefully weighed my options before making a decision. Furthermore, using Mongoose and MongoDB was a new experience for me, and I encountered difficulties while implementing its features. Finally, I had to work under time constraints, which added pressure to the project.
However, I overcame these obstacles and ultimately delivered a high-quality product within the given timeline.
LEARNINGS
Gained extensive knowledge of TinyMCE, Clerk and AuthO.
Sharpened my backend skills, specifically in optimizing database queries, improving performance, and handling server-side logic.
Learned how to properly handle files, including file upload, storage, and retrieval, ensuring that the app's data is organized & easily accessible while keeping it secure.
Acquired proficiency in NextJS and implemented various features utilizing industry-standard best practices.
