Group Pics: Collaborative Photo Sharing Platform

Project Overview: Group Pics is a modern web application built with Next.js that aims to help groups share and organise photos from trips.

Objectives

  1. Create a seamless photo-sharing experience for groups
  2. Implement real-time collaboration features
  3. Design an intuitive and responsive user interface
  4. Ensure secure and efficient photo storage and delivery

Features

  1. Photo Management:

    • Drag-and-drop photo uploads
    • Automatic image optimisation
    • Batch upload capabilities
    • Smart photo organisation

  2. Collaboration Tools:

    • Real-time updates
    • Shared album creation
    • User permissions management
    • Comment and reaction system

  3. User Experience:

    • Responsive design for all devices
    • Modern UI with smooth animations
    • Intuitive navigation
    • Dark/light mode support

  4. Technical Features:

    • Server-side rendering with Next.js
    • Optimised image loading
    • Secure authentication
    • Efficient data caching

Technology Stack

  • Frontend: Next.js 14
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS
  • Language: TypeScript
  • Authentification:: Firebase
  • Photo Storage: Cloudflare
  • Database: Supabase
  • Deployment: Vercel
  • UI Components: Custom components with shadcn/ui

Future Improvements

  1. Enhanced Features:

    • AI-powered photo organisation
    • Advanced search capabilities
    • Video upload support
    • Custom album themes

  2. Social Features:

    • User profiles
    • Activity feed
    • Share to social media
    • Invite system

  3. Technical Enhancements:

    • Progressive Web App support
    • Offline capabilities
    • Advanced caching strategies
    • Performance optimisations

Outcome

The project demonstrates the power of Next.js for building modern web applications with a focus on user experience and performance. The clean architecture and component-based design make it easy to maintain and scale.

The platform successfully combines modern web technologies with practical features that make group photo sharing more enjoyable and efficient.

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