Project Details: MeloVerse - Music Streaming Platform
Project Information
- Category: Fullstack Web Application
- Role: Fullstack Developer
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MySQL / Firebase Storage
- Project date: June 2024 - August 2024
- Source Code: View on GitHub
Project Overview
MeloVerse is a modern music streaming platform designed to provide a seamless user experience similar to industry leaders like Spotify. This project focuses on high-performance Data Streaming and real-time user state management.
The system enables users to explore a vast music library, curate personal playlists, and interact with an intelligent media player featuring optimized audio buffering. This project allowed me to master RESTful API design and the integration of scalable cloud storage services into a production-ready product.
Technical Implementations
RESTful API Architecture
Engineered a robust Node.js & Express backend to handle CRUD operations for tracks, artists, and users, ensuring low latency and high security.
Dynamic Audio Player
Developed a custom player using the HTML5 Audio API, supporting advanced features like Shuffle, Repeat, and precise progress tracking.
Authentication & Security
Implemented secure Auth flows with password hashing and session management via JWT or Firebase Auth to protect user data.
Cloud Media Management
Integrated Firebase Storage/Cloudinary to store and distribute high-quality audio files, significantly reducing primary server load.
Challenges & Lessons Learned
1. Optimizing Audio Latency
Challenge: Users experienced delays or "stuttering" when switching tracks on slower network connections.
Lesson: I implemented Pre-loading strategies and asynchronous JavaScript to ensure the UI remains responsive even during heavy data fetch operations.
2. Database Schema Design
Challenge: Managing complex relationships between Playlists, Songs, and Users without sacrificing query performance.
Lesson: I gained expertise in Relational Database Modeling, utilizing many-to-many junction tables and optimized indexing in MySQL.
3. Single Page UI Continuity
Challenge: Keeping the music player active (Sticky Player) across different pages without refreshing or interrupting the audio.
Lesson: Mastered DOM Manipulation and advanced CSS layouts (Flexbox/Grid) to simulate a smooth SPA (Single Page Application) experience.