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Summarist
Independent Project
Tech: Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, Tailwind. I built auth, dynamic routes, and a responsive layout while keeping search snappy. Debounced queries and route-level code-splitting improved perceived speed. Result: LCP under ~2s on desktop and sub-150ms search feedback for common queries.
Key Highlights
- Built complete Next.js application with TypeScript
- Integrated Supabase for authentication and data management
- Implemented responsive design with Tailwind CSS
- Optimized search with debouncing and caching strategies
- Achieved fast loading times through code-splitting
Problem
Readers struggle to find time to read full books, missing out on valuable knowledge and insights. Existing book summary platforms often have poor search experiences, slow loading times, and lack user-friendly interfaces.
Solution
Rebuilt a comprehensive book summary application from scratch using modern web technologies. Implemented authentication, dynamic routing, and optimized search functionality with debounced queries and code-splitting for superior performance.
Technical Challenge
Supabase real-time subscriptions caused memory leaks with improper cleanup. Next.js hydration mismatches occurred frequently with SSR. Search functionality needed to handle thousands of books without degrading performance.
Technical Solution
Implemented proper useEffect cleanup patterns for all Supabase subscriptions. Fixed hydration issues by using dynamic imports and careful state initialization. Built a search index using Fuse.js for client-side fuzzy searching with debouncing and virtual scrolling for large result sets.
Results
- Largest Contentful Paint under 2 seconds on desktop
- Sub-150ms search feedback for common queries
- Fully responsive across all device sizes
- Seamless authentication flow with Supabase
- Improved user engagement through faster interactions