Projects

Overview

Breaking & Entering is a music discovery platform connecting artists with new audiences. It provides a curated experience for listeners to find fresh sounds and for artists to showcase their work.

Timeline

September 2021 - December 2021

My Role

Lead Engineer responsible for the full-stack development, implementing real-time database features, and deploying scalable cloud functions.

Written in TypeScript
Private repository

Tech Stack

  • Firestore
  • Firebase Cloud Functions
  • Next.js

Key Features

  • 1Real-time database updates for instant content delivery
  • 2Serverless backend architecture for auto-scaling
  • 3Dynamic artist profiles and music integration
  • 4Optimized static generation for fast page loads

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge

Managing real-time data synchronization across multiple clients efficiently.

Solution

Leveraged Firestore's real-time listeners to push updates instantly to connected clients without polling.

Challenge

Handling heavy backend logic without managing server infrastructure.

Solution

Implemented Firebase Cloud Functions to execute server-side logic in a serverless environment, reducing operational overhead.

Outcomes & Impact

  • Successfully deployed a scalable platform capable of handling traffic spikes.
  • Improved user engagement through instant content updates.