The Family Photo Gallery is a comprehensive web application designed to securely store, organize, and share family photos. Built with Next.js and deployed on Vercel, this project showcases a range of modern web development techniques and integrations.
Key Features and Technologies
- Next.js: Utilizing the App Router for efficient, server-side rendered pages and API routes.
- Vercel Deployment: Seamless deployment and hosting, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Vercel Postgres: Robust database solution for storing photo metadata and user information.
- Clerk Authentication: Secure user authentication and management system.
- Next/Image Component: Optimized image loading and display for better performance.
- Semantic Search: Advanced search capabilities to find photos based on content and metadata.
- Server Actions: Implementing delete functionality using Next.js 13's server actions.
- Error Management: Integration with Sentry for comprehensive error tracking and reporting.
- Analytics: User behavior tracking with PostHog for insights and improvements.
- Rate Limiting: Implementing Upstash for API rate limiting to prevent abuse.
Development Process Highlights
- UI Scaffolding: Initial setup with mock data to establish the core layout and components.