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2023 - Present
NEAT: Whiskey Finder
Discover and share your whiskey journey
A full stack mobile application for finding whiskey and connecting with other whiskey enthusiasts.
Role: Solo Developer - Full Stack
NEAT is a comprehensive social platform designed for whiskey enthusiasts. The app allows users to discover new whiskeys, track their tastings, share reviews, and connect with a community of fellow whiskey lovers. Built from the ground up as a solo developer, NEAT represents a complete full-stack implementation handling everything from user authentication to real-time social features. The platform serves thousands of active users and has facilitated over 1,000 posts sharing whiskey experiences.
Key Results
Thousands of active users
1,000+ community posts
25+ database tables
Real-time social features
Features
Social Feed
A real-time feed where users can share their whiskey discoveries, post reviews, and interact with the community.
Whiskey Discovery
Search and explore an extensive database of whiskeys with detailed information, ratings, and community reviews.
Location-Based Features
Find nearby bars and stores carrying specific whiskeys using Foursquare integration.
User Profiles
Personalized profiles showcasing collections, reviews, and whiskey preferences.
Authentication
Secure authentication flow using Clerk with support for social logins.
Technical Challenges
Challenge
Complex database relationships across 25+ interconnected tables
Solution
Implemented type-safe tRPC-like communication patterns with Drizzle ORM to manage complex relationships while maintaining code clarity and preventing runtime errors.
Challenge
Handling user-generated content at scale
Solution
Built a scalable media pipeline using AWS S3 for storage with optimized image processing and CDN delivery.
Challenge
Real-time social interactions
Solution
Leveraged React Query for optimistic updates and efficient cache management, providing instant feedback while maintaining data consistency.