
TewahedoAnswers
- React Development
- Full-Stack Web Application
- Authentication Systems
A sophisticated community-driven Q&A platform designed specifically for the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Built with React and modern web technologies, featuring advanced authentication, real-time interactions, comprehensive administrative tools, and complex state management for managing theological discussions and community engagement.
- Date:March 2024
- Type:Community Platform
- Role:Full-Stack Developer
- Tech Stack:React, Node.js, OAuth


Advanced Authentication & Role Management
Implemented a sophisticated authentication system using Google OAuth with automatic role detection and seamless user experience. The system differentiates between regular users and administrators based on email validation, providing secure access control without compromising user experience. Features include OAuth integration, role-based access control, secure session management, and automatic user profile creation with persistent authentication states across sessions.

Dynamic Administrative Dashboard
Built a comprehensive admin interface featuring real-time content management, user privilege controls, and advanced moderation tools. The dashboard includes tabbed navigation, modal dialogs for editing, and interactive data tables with sorting and filtering capabilities. Technical highlights include component state management, modal systems, rich text editing with formatting toolbar, real-time updates, and bulk actions for efficient content moderation.

Interactive Community Engagement System
Developed a robust commenting and voting system with nested reply threads (up to 3 levels), real-time like functionality, and intelligent content threading. Users can engage in meaningful theological discussions with visual hierarchy and intuitive interaction patterns. Frontend skills showcased include complex state management for nested components, real-time UI updates, optimistic UI patterns, and responsive design for mobile-friendly interactions.

Advanced Search & Filtering Architecture
Created a powerful search and filtering system with multiple filter types, dynamic category selection, tag-based filtering, and intelligent sorting options. The interface includes active filter badges, clear controls, and efficient pagination for optimal user experience. Implementation includes debounced search inputs, compound filtering logic, URL state management for shareable filtered views, and optimized rendering for large datasets with virtualization techniques.

Responsive Design & Accessibility
Designed and implemented a fully responsive interface that adapts seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. The design prioritizes accessibility with proper ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility while maintaining visual appeal and functionality. Applied mobile-first approach, touch-friendly interfaces, semantic HTML structure, color contrast compliance, and progressive enhancement for optimal performance across all devices and connection speeds.