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Koon

Full Stack Developer - 2 weeks - Team Project

Back-end

Product design

Front-end

Summary

Koon is a music streaming platform that merges the best features of YouTube Music and Spotify. It allows users to listen to music, create playlists, and upload their own content. The platform supports three distinct user roles: User, Artist, and Administrator, each tailored to specific needs and functionalities.

The Challenge

The challenge for this project, proposed as part of the Ironhack Web Development Bootcamp, was to develop a fully functional application from scratch, including user authentication and an API built with Express. The scope demanded:

A custom API to handle data operations.
Complete user validation for secure access and role management.
Implementation of a responsive and intuitive design.

The Solution

Koon was designed and developed to meet all the requirements and more, featuring:

Three user roles:
- User: Stream music and follow playlists.
- Artist: Upload their music and manage custom playlists.
- Administrator: Oversee content and manage users.
Full-stack implementation, including a custom API, authentication, and a responsive front-end.

Key Takeaways

Developing Koon was a rewarding experience that honed our skills in full-stack development, collaborative planning, and delivering a project that balances technical and user-centric goals. This project highlighted the importance of role-based design and demonstrated our ability to execute complex functionalities under time constraints.

Credits: Koon was built by Pedro Rosique and me.

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The Approach

To deliver Koon within the two-week timeframe, we followed a systematic and collaborative approach:

Defining the Scope and Features:
- Identified the must-have features for each user role and scoped additional functionalities to enhance the user experience.
Data Modeling and API Design:
- Created a robust database schema using Mongoose to manage users, songs, playlists, and roles.
- Built a RESTful API with Express.js, ensuring clear endpoints for all CRUD operations and role-based validations.
User Authentication and Role Management:
- Implemented user validation using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) to ensure secure access.
- Created role-based permissions for tailored experiences across User, Artist, and Administrator roles.
UI/UX Design:
- Designed a fully responsive and visually appealing interface using React and Bootstrap, ensuring an intuitive experience on any device.
Backend and Frontend Integration:
- Integrated the custom API with the front-end, ensuring smooth data flow and responsive interactions.

The Result

Koon successfully delivered a feature-rich platform that met all project objectives. The key outcomes included:

Custom API: A robust backend powered by Express and Mongoose, integrated with MongoDB Atlas for scalable data storage.
Secure Authentication: Role-based access control with JWT to ensure a personalized and secure user experience.
Responsive Design: A sleek and fully responsive interface developed with React and Bootstrap.
User Functionality:
- Users can stream music and follow playlists.
- Artists can upload music and create/manage playlists.
- Administrators can manage users and content effectively.

Koon was completed within the deadline, showcasing a fully operational music streaming platform that aligns with modern standards for usability, scalability, and security.

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