Next.js 15
React 19
Node.js
TypeScript
Prisma ORM
PostgreSQL
Stripe
AWS S3
Arcjet
Resend
Tailwind CSS
Recharts
Learning Management System
Introduction
Architected and built a production-ready Learning Management System from scratch using Next.js 15 App Router and React 19 Server Components
Designed a scalable system architecture supporting multiple user roles (students, instructors, admins) with role-based access control and secure authentication
Implemented comprehensive course management, payment processing, file storage, and analytics features with modern best practices and performance optimization
Features
Course Management & Content Creation
- Rich text editor with TipTap for creating engaging course content and lesson descriptions
- Drag-and-drop interface for organizing chapters and lessons in a structured hierarchy
- File upload system supporting videos, images, and documents through AWS S3 integration
- Course status management with draft, published, archived, and deleted states
Student Learning Experience
- Interactive dashboard displaying enrolled courses with progress tracking and completion status
- Video lesson playback with thumbnail previews and descriptive content for each lesson
- Course discovery page with filtering by category, level, and price for easy browsing
- Secure payment processing using Stripe for course purchases with webhook integration
Authentication & User Management
- Email-based authentication with verification system using Resend for secure account creation
- Role-based access control supporting students, instructors, and admin user types
- Session management with IP tracking and user agent logging for security monitoring
- User profile management with avatar uploads and account information updates
Analytics & Progress Tracking
- Real-time enrollment statistics and course performance metrics for administrators
- Individual student progress tracking with lesson completion status and time tracking
- Interactive charts and visualizations using Recharts for data presentation
- Comprehensive dashboard showing course popularity and user engagement patterns
System Architecture & Technical Infrastructure
- The database schema uses Prisma ORM for type safety and efficient query optimization across complex relational data
- Server-side rendering leverages Next.js App Router, React Server Components, and streaming for optimal performance and SEO
- A comprehensive security layer powered by Arcjet handles rate limiting, DDoS protection, and bot detection
- File uploads integrate with AWS S3, supporting videos, images, and documents with real-time progress tracking
- The responsive UI includes a dark/light theme system, mobile-first approach, and full accessibility compliance