Bits and Bytes is a modern, full-stack tech blogging platform built specifically for developers. It's designed as a community-driven space where developers can share insights, tutorials, and experiences in software development.
- Frontend: Next.js 15 with React 19, TypeScript
- Styling: Tailwind CSS 4 with Radix UI components
- Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
- Authentication: NextAuth.js v5
- AI Integration: Google Gemini AI for content enhancement
- Email: Nodemailer for contact/newsletter functionality
- Content: Markdown with syntax highlighting
- State Management: React hooks and server components
- ✅ Modern Tech Stack: Built with Next.js 15, React 19, and TypeScript
- ✅ Beautiful UI: Tailwind CSS 4 with Radix UI components
- ✅ Database Integration: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
- ✅ Authentication: NextAuth.js v5 with Google and Email providers
- ✅ AI-Powered Content: Google Gemini AI for content enhancement and suggestions
- ✅ Email Notifications: Automated emails for successful blog submissions
- ✅ Admin Notifications: Email alerts to admins for new content
- ✅ Content Management: Markdown editor with syntax highlighting
- ✅ Responsive Design: Mobile-first responsive design
- ✅ Real-time Feedback: Toast notifications for user actions
- Set up Next.js 15 project with TypeScript
- Configure Tailwind CSS 4 and Radix UI
- Set up PostgreSQL database
- Configure Prisma ORM
- Implement NextAuth.js v5 authentication
- Create user registration/login system
- Design and implement blog post creation interface
- Add markdown editor with syntax highlighting
- Integrate Google Gemini AI for content enhancement
- Implement blog post listing and filtering
- Add search functionality
- Create user profile pages
- Set up email system with Nodemailer
- Implement email notifications for blog submissions
- Add admin email notifications for new posts
- Implement comment system
- Add responsive design
- Add toast notifications for user feedback
- Write comprehensive tests
- Deploy to production
- Add analytics and monitoring
- Implement newsletter functionality
- Add social sharing features
- Fix Like feature