Full-Stack Rails and React Application

Project Overview

In this project, I am developing a full-stack application using Ruby on Rails and React, which provides a robust platform for managing coding challenges. The application features a rich user interface for creating, managing, and participating in various coding challenges.

Key Features

• Authentication System: Utilizes JWT tokens to manage user sessions securely.
• API Development: Custom APIs built with Rails to handle all backend operations including data management and authentication processes.
• Interactive Front-End: Developed using React, integrated with Tailwind CSS for a responsive and modern user interface.
• Rich Text Editing: Supports detailed challenge descriptions with rich text capabilities including headings, links, and formatted text.
• Dynamic Date Selection: Implements a date picker for setting challenge timelines.

Technologies Used

• Ruby on Rails: For creating robust APIs and handling backend logic including authentication.
• React: For building a dynamic and responsive front-end.
• Tailwind CSS: For styling and responsive design.
• JWT: For secure authentication.
• Git: For version control and code management.

Development Highlights

• Designed and implemented a full-stack solution that integrates Rails with React, providing a seamless user experience.
• Focused on building secure and scalable APIs to support the functionality of coding challenges.
• Prioritized UX/UI in the frontend development to ensure ease of use and accessibility.

Challenges and Learnings

• Overcame challenges in integrating Rails 7 with React, navigating through common debates around this tech stack combination.
• Enhanced skills in full-stack development, deepening understanding of both frontend and backend interactions.

Future Enhancements

• Plans to refine UI/UX elements based on user feedback.
• Continuous integration of additional features to support more interactive and engaging challenge participation.