Yoga Teacher school as a custom video learning platform that I developed from the ground up for a creative education startup. The platform was designed as a custom alternative to sites like Skillshare, with a focus on Yoga, creative disciplines and personalized instructor-student connections.
My Approach
My development approach centered on close collaboration with the client throughout the entire lifecycle, from design and architecting to roadmapping, implementation and delivery.
What I Built
Frontend Experience
I crafted a modern, responsive web application that prioritized both visual appeal and accessibility, ensuring the platform would be usable by creative professionals of all abilities.
The interface featured intuitive course browsing, seamless video playback with proper controls and captions support, comprehensive progress tracking, and interactive elements that kept learners engaged throughout their creative journey.
Built with React, TypeScript, shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS, Zustand, and React Query.
Backend Architecture
I built the server-side foundation with scalability and maintainability as core priorities from day one. The architecture was designed around clean separation of concerns, ensuring that business logic remained independent from external dependencies like databases or third-party services.
This approach meant that as requirements evolved or new integrations were needed, changes could be made confidently without ripple effects throughout the system. I created comprehensive APIs that seamlessly handled everything from user authentication and course management to complex video delivery workflows, all while maintaining the performance needed to support thousands of concurrent learners and instructors.
Built with .NET 9, FastEndpoints, and Clean Architecture principles.
Database & Content Management
I designed the database architecture to handle the intricate web of relationships between instructors, students, courses, and learning progress.
I created a system that could track each student's journey through multiple courses while also providing instructors with meaningful analytics about their content performance, and I optimized the database structure for both speed and adaptability, ensuring it could grow alongside the platform's needs without compromising reliability.
Built using PostgreSQL with Neon hosting.
Production-Ready Deployment
Throughout development, I maintained high code quality with comprehensive unit testing using xUnit, Moq, and FluentAssertions. The codebase included proper error handling, type safety, and performance optimizations that would have provided users with a smooth, reliable experience.
The entire application was deployed to Digital Ocean with proper Docker containerization, DataDog monitoring, and security measures. I implemented CI/CD pipelines that would have allowed the team to push updates confidently, along with comprehensive logging and error tracking for production stability.
Extra Integrations
Authentication
Firebase Authentication provided the foundation for secure user management, which I extended with custom role-based permissions for instructors, students, and administrators. The system handled everything from initial signup to password recovery, with smooth social login options that reduced friction for new users.
Payment Solutions
Payments were implemented with both Stripe and PayPal integrations. This dual approach maximized conversion rates while handling complex subscription billing, one-time course purchases, and instructor payouts. The payment system included comprehensive webhook handling and automated reconciliation.
Video Delivery
Mux integration transformed the platform's video capabilities, providing adaptive streaming, automatic transcoding, and analytics that helped instructors understand how students engaged with their content. Combined with AWS S3 for secure file storage, the platform could handle everything from course materials to user-uploaded assignments.
Project Impact
While the client chose not to proceed with the launch due to strategic business decisions, this project demonstrated my ability to independently architect and develop a complete SaaS platform that could compete with established market leaders. The comprehensive integration of multiple complex systems - from video streaming to payment processing - showcased technical versatility and attention to detail that translates directly to any full-stack development role.
The project stands as a testament to modern development practices, scalable architecture, and the ability to transform complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions. Every aspect was built with production standards, user experience, and long-term maintainability in mind.