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Embarking on the journey to create a fully functional social media platform using Next.js and Laravel has been an exciting yet challenging experience for me as a beginner. With no prior experience, I had to grapple with the intricacies of constructing features such as user account creation, posting, timelines, friend requests, post reactions, comments, comment likes, groups, friend requests, personal messaging, and group messaging. Realizing the magnitude of this task, I opted to first design the database Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) to grasp the necessary components. This allowed me to understand and establish efficient relationships within the database.
My primary focus was to establish an effective database schema capable of accommodating a multitude of interrelated information. As a result, I meticulously crafted the ERD, emphasizing the relationships between various tables. This foundation served as the cornerstone for the subsequent development phases.
The realization that live messaging required the implementation of WebSocket technology prompted me to delve into research. While encountering some confusion initially, I stumbled upon articles suggesting the use of third-party services to integrate live messaging. However, aiming for independence from external dependencies, I resolved to host my WebSocket server. Exploring the Laravel documentation, I discovered the Laravel WebSocket package, enabling me to set up the WebSocket server on my local machine. Additionally, the integration of Laravel Echo on the frontend complemented the required technological setup perfectly.
After a month of relentless effort, I successfully integrated the desired features into the social media platform. Although the time frame posed a significant challenge, I managed to make the project fully functional. It brings me immense joy to have reached a point where the platform is not only operational but also accessible to my peers, fostering a shared digital space for our community.
The quotes from the teacher also inspires me.
Miraj is a creative and innovative thinker. He is always looking for new ways to use technology to solve problems and improve user experiences.
Moshaidul Islam Sir
My journey of building a social media platform using Next.js and Laravel has been a significant learning experience. Overcoming initial hurdles and persistently working through challenges has not only enriched my technical skills but has also instilled in me a sense of achievement and determination. Hosting the functional platform has brought me immense satisfaction, serving as a testament to my growth and capability in the realm of web development.