About FlashCode
FlashCode is a collaborative Q&A platform designed to help students share knowledge and find solutions to coding-related problems. It enables users to ask questions, provide answers, and engage in discussions to enhance learning. The platform focuses on ease of use, quick access to information, and a seamless experience for students.
Meet the Team
- Nithin: Frontend Lead (Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS)
- Rakesh: UI/UX Developer (ShadCN, Tailwind Design System)
- Srinivas: Backend Lead (Flask, MongoDB, API Integration)
- Shiva: Authentication & Security (NextAuth.js, OAuth, JWT)
- Tarun: Form Handling & Validation (React Hook Form, Zod)
- Nithin K: Database & Data Modeling (MongoDB, Schema Design)
Tech Stack
Next.js
What it is: A React framework for building fast and SEO-friendly web apps.
Why we chose it: We chose it for its excellent developer experience, routing system, and server-side rendering support.
TypeScript
What it is: A programming language that builds on JavaScript by adding type safety.
Why we chose it: It helps catch errors early, makes the code more reliable, and improves the overall development experience.
Flask
What it is: A lightweight Python web framework.
Why we chose it: Used for creating fast, scalable, and flexible backend APIs for managing user and magazine data.
Tailwind CSS
What it is: A utility-first CSS framework that makes styling faster and more flexible.
Why we chose it: It allows us to build a clean and responsive UI quickly without writing much custom CSS.
ShadCN
What it is: A collection of modern pre-built UI components.
Why we chose it: It helps maintain consistent design while speeding up UI development with ready-to-use components.
MongoDB
What it is: A NoSQL database for storing and managing data.
Why we chose it: Its scalability and flexibility make it ideal for handling Q&A content efficiently.
Zod
What it is: A schema validation library for TypeScript.
Why we chose it: It ensures all API requests and responses follow a strict structure, preventing invalid data.
NextAuth.js
What it is: Authentication library for Next.js.
Why we chose it: It provides secure authentication with support for multiple providers like OAuth and JWT.
React Hook Form
What it is: A lightweight form-handling library for React.
Why we chose it: It simplifies form validation and state management, improving user experience.
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