Web Platform for Design studio with Strapi, React, and Next.js

What are you most proud of, and what would you do differently next time?

I am most proud of building a high-performance, interactive web platform using a modern tech stack that includes Strapi, React, and Next.js witn Docker and Nginx. The integration of advanced animations with GSAP and mapping functionality with Mapbox added a dynamic user experience.

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

• GraphQL Integration: Initially, designing and consuming the GraphQL API was complex. By leveraging tools like Apollo Client and debugging queries thoroughly, I was able to streamline the process.
• Strapi Customization: Customizing Strapi’s content model to meet unique project requirements required diving deep into its plugin architecture. Iterative testing and referencing the documentation helped overcome these challenges.
• Docker and Deployment: Setting up the Docker environment with Nginx for production presented configuration issues. These were resolved through community resources and careful troubleshooting.

What specific areas of your project would you like help with?

I would like feedback and assistance in the following areas:

• Optimizing GraphQL queries for better performance.
• Enhancing the flexibility and scalability of Strapi CMS and Docker for larger projects.