Yess Chef

Full Stack Development•2023-2024
Next.jsTypeScriptNestJSPostgreSQLPrismatRPCTailwindCSSAWS S3StripePubNubRedisDockerTypeORMGraphQLSocket.IO

Yess Chef is a comprehensive platform that connects professional chefs with clients seeking personalized dining experiences. The application features real-time communication, secure payment processing, and sophisticated booking management, all wrapped in a modern, responsive interface.

<100ms

API Response Time

Average API response time with caching

95+

Frontend Performance

Lighthouse performance score

Technical Architecture

Microservices-based architecture with a Next.js frontend and NestJS backend, utilizing modern tools and practices for scalability and maintainability

•Next.js Frontend with tRPC
•NestJS Backend API
•PostgreSQL Database
•Redis Cache Layer
•PubNub Real-time Communication
•AWS S3 Storage
•Stripe Payment Processing

Technical Details

Frontend

Framework: Next.js with TypeScript

State Management: Redux Toolkit & React Query

Styling: TailwindCSS with Radix UI components

Notable Features

  • Server-side rendering
  • Type-safe API calls with tRPC
  • Responsive design with TailwindCSS
  • Real-time chat interface
  • Client-side form validation
  • Google Places integration

Backend

Framework: NestJS with TypeScript

Database: PostgreSQL with TypeORM

API: REST & GraphQL

Notable Features

  • JWT authentication
  • Rate limiting
  • File upload handling
  • Email notifications
  • WebSocket support
  • Prometheus metrics
  • Bull job queue integration

Infrastructure

Hosting: Docker containerization

Deployment: GitHub Actions CI/CD

Monitoring: Prometheus & Winston logging

Notable Features

  • Containerized deployment
  • Automated CI/CD pipeline
  • Performance monitoring
  • Scalable architecture

Team & Role

Team Information

Team Size: Small

Role: Full Stack Developer

Responsibilities

  • Frontend development with Next.js
  • Backend API development with NestJS
  • Database design and implementation
  • Third-party service integrations
  • DevOps and deployment configuration

Project Journey

01

Challenge

Real-time communication between users

02

Solution

Implemented PubNub for reliable real-time chat

03

Impact

Highly scalable and maintainable codebase

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01

Challenge

Complex booking and scheduling system

02

Solution

Built a robust scheduling system with conflict prevention

03

Impact

Responsive and intuitive user interface

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01

Challenge

Secure payment processing and chef payouts

02

Solution

Integrated Stripe for secure payments and automated payouts

03

Impact

Secure and compliant payment processing

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01

Challenge

Location-based chef discovery

02

Solution

Utilized Google Places API for location services

03

Impact

Efficient real-time communication system

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01

Challenge

Media file handling and storage

02

Solution

Implemented AWS S3 for scalable media storage

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01

Challenge

Scalable messaging system

02

Solution

Used Redis caching for improved performance

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