Features

• Users can log in and post an inspiring quote.
• Users can follow, unfollow other users as well.
• Implemented feed and profiles.
• If a particular quote is truly inspiring, you can choose to tip that user any dollar amount you deem fit.
• A digital wallet needs to be funded (Stripe payments) in order to give tips.
• App is mobile friendly as well.

Technologies

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, EJS
• Backend: PostgreSQL, Express
• Cool Integrations: Stripe Payments
• Version Control: Git

Thoughts

• Implemented a feed - a hallmark of social media sites. Users needed to be able to scroll through an (endless) list of posts
• My first ever backend app. Initially deployed on AWS EC2.
• Key concepts: Serving EJS pages using Express; Inline SQL queries; User Auth & Encryption; Cookies; Mobile friendly
• Business focus: Stripe payment integration, as almost every business application needs to facilitate some form of payment.