Real-Time Player Auction

A full-stack web application that facilitates live player auctions with role-based dashboards for admins, teams, and viewers. Built with a Node.js/Express backend, MySQL database, and a React frontend, it uses Socket.IO to deliver real-time updates for bidding, player assignments, and auction status to all participants.

• Chose a full-stack architecture with a decoupled frontend and backend for scalability and maintainability.
• Integrated Socket.IO for real-time, low-latency communication, which is critical for a live auction environment.
• Implemented role-based access control (Admin, Team, Viewer) to provide tailored experiences and secure auction management.
• Used a MySQL database to ensure data integrity and handle relational data like players, teams, and bids.
• Designed separate, intuitive dashboards for each user role to streamline the auction process.

1. Set up the backend with Node.js, Express, and MySQL, defining the core database schema.
2. Integrated Socket.IO on both client and server to establish the real-time data layer.
3. Built the React frontend with Vite, creating distinct dashboards for Admin, Team, and Viewer roles.
4. Developed the authentication flow and protected routes to manage user permissions.
5. Configured and deployed the frontend to Vercel and the backend to Render, establishing a full CI/CD pipeline.