Insta485 is a social media platform developed as a comprehensive web development project. It showcases the transition from basic static web pages to sophisticated server-side and client-side dynamic functionalities, mirroring the evolution of modern web applications.
- The project began with the design and implementation of static HTML/CSS pages to prototype the platform's interface.
- These pages laid the foundation for the structure and aesthetics of the application.
- Integrated Flask to convert static pages into dynamic ones, enabling personalized content rendering based on server-side logic.
- Implemented RESTful APIs to manage user data, posts, and interactions.
- Used Jinja2 templates for server-side rendering, ensuring content was dynamically generated for each user.
- Enhanced interactivity with React.js for seamless user experiences without full-page reloads.
- Leveraged APIs to enable client-side fetching and updating of data in real-time.
- Implemented features such as live likes, comments, and infinite scroll.
- User Authentication: Secure login and registration systems.
- User Profiles: View and edit profiles, follow/unfollow other users.
- Post Management: Create, delete, and interact with posts via likes and comments.
- Explore Page: Discover content from other users.
- Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile platforms.
- Backend: Python, Flask
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, React.js
- Database: SQLite
- Templating: Jinja2
- Transitioning from static to dynamic content delivery using server-side and client-side technologies.
- Building RESTful APIs to support frontend-backend communication.
- Developing scalable and interactive web applications with real-time capabilities.
