Social Media App

A comprehensive social media application featuring user profiles, real-time messaging, post sharing, likes and comments, and friend connections. Built with React and Node.js with WebSocket integration for real-time features.

Key Features

• User profiles and authentication
• Real-time messaging and chat
• Post creation with media upload
• Like, comment, and share functionality
• Friend requests and connections
• News feed algorithm
• Push notifications

Challenges & Solutions

Scaling real-time features for multiple users was the biggest challenge. I implemented Redis for session management and message queuing, and used Socket.io with proper room management to ensure efficient real-time communication without overwhelming the server.