Project Case Study

SocialNetwork - Full-Stack Platform

Full-stack social network built as a modular monolith with real-time features and end-to-end testing.

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Technologies Used

ASP.NET Core 9
Next.js
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Redis
SignalR
Docker

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SocialNetwork - Full-Stack Platform architecture illustration — Architecture overview

Project Explanation

Problem

Full-stack social network built as a modular monolith with real-time features and end-to-end testing.

Solution

Full-stack social network project built as a modular monolith with a Next.js frontend and ASP.NET Core backend.
JWT authentication with refresh token flow
Core social features: feed, posts, comments, stories, search, and direct messaging
Real-time communication with SignalR for chat, notifications, and presence
Backend split by modules (Auth, Users, Posts, Stories, Messaging, Notifications, Search, Moderation)
PostgreSQL + EF Core migrations, Redis integration, and Docker Compose stack
E2E testing with Playwright plus backend automated test scripts

Architecture

The architecture is organized around core modules and responsibilities, using ASP.NET Core 9, Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, SignalR, Docker to ensure maintainability, scalability, and testability.