Gamer Nexus was created with a simple mission: to build a comprehensive platform where gamers can discover, discuss, and learn about games. We wanted to create a space that combines game information, community discussions, educational resources, and creator spotlights all in one place.
Our team of three developers came together with complementary skills to build this platform from the ground up, focusing on performance, user experience, and comprehensive gaming content.
Jeet Chauhan
API, Backend, and Frontend
Jeet led the development of the core architecture, implementing the authentication system, database integration, and many of the frontend components. With expertise in Next.js, React, and MongoDB, Jeet ensured the application was both performant and scalable.
Anuj Bhadouria
Cloud Integration & News+Wiki Integration
Anuj focused on cloud infrastructure and deployment, ensuring the application was robust and scalable. He also implemented the news and wiki integrations, connecting the platform to external data sources to provide up-to-date gaming information.
Frontend
- Next.js 14 (App Router)
- React
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- shadcn/ui Components
Backend
- Next.js API Routes
- MongoDB
- Mongoose
- Python
- JWT Authentication
- bcrypt.js
APIs & Services
- RAWG API
- IGDB/Twitch API
- News API
- Wikipedia API
- YouTube Data API
Deployment
- Vercel
- MongoDB Atlas
- GitHub Actions
Development Tools
- Neovim
- Git & GitHub
- Postman
- MongoDB Compass
Design
- Figma
- Lucide Icons
- Responsive Design
- Dark/Light Mode
Conception & Planning
The idea for Gamer Nexus came from our shared passion for gaming and the need for a comprehensive platform that combines game information, community discussions, and educational resources. We spent several weeks planning the architecture, designing wireframes, and defining the core features.
Development Challenges
One of our biggest challenges was integrating multiple gaming APIs with different data structures and rate limits. We also faced challenges with authentication, ensuring secure user data handling, and optimizing performance for large datasets.
Future Plans
We're continuously working to improve Gamer Nexus with new features and optimizations. Our roadmap includes enhanced user profiles, game recommendation algorithms, a mobile app, and deeper integration with streaming platforms.
Get in Touch
Have questions, suggestions, or want to collaborate? We'd love to hear from you!
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