Lakoste
About
Lakoste is a financial planning application designed as part of a mentoring initiative. The primary goal of this project is to foster a supportive community for recent bootcamp graduates, providing them with real-world experience in building industry-grade applications while preparing them for job applications. As a backend developer and a committed advocate for nurturing tech talent, I’m excited to contribute to Lakoste and be part of a project that bridges the gap between training and practical experience.
- Javascript
- Next.js
- Tailwind
- Redux
- Node.js
- Express
- PostgreSQL
- Sequelize
- Docker
Key Features
- Financial planning: The app provides functionality as a financial planner, helping users manage their finances effectively.
- Mentorship and Community: The project promotes a collaborative environment where participants can seek mentorship, share knowledge, and grow together through peer learning.
- Industry-Like Application Development: Participants gain hands-on experience in developing features and systems that mirror real-world applications, preparing them for professional roles in the tech industry.
- Feature Development Playground: Lakoste acts as a sandbox for creativity, enabling developers to ideate, experiment, and implement various features that align with industry standards.
My Role as a Backend Developer
In Lakoste, I play a key role as the Backend Developer, contributing to both the technical foundation and overall functionality of the app. My responsibilities include:
Backend Contributions:
- API Design and Development: Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between the client and server, managing user data securely and efficiently.
- Database Design and Management: Created optimized, scalable, and secure database structures using relational databases, ensuring the integrity of user information and financial records.
- Authentication and Security: Implemented secure user authentication using JWT, including session management and role-based access control to protect sensitive financial data.
- Mentoring and Technical Support: Provided guidance to junior developers and bootcamp graduates, helping them understand backend concepts, best practices, and real-world application development.
- Continuous Integration and Deployment: Used tools like Docker to containerize the application, ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production environments, streamlining the deployment process.