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SMVD - Portfolio Details
- Client
- Industry
Media & Entertainment
- Location
Remote
- Project End
July 2024
Project Overview
Full-stack cloud app for downloading videos/images from TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube with real-time progress. The app is fully deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and runs on a custom domain smvd.org.uk, providing a production-ready, scalable, and secure experience.
About This Project
Full-stack cloud app for downloading videos/images from TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube with real-time progress.
Key Features
Multi-Platform Support – TikTok, Instagram and Facebook downloaders in one app
Real-Time Progress Updates – Integrated WebSocket support for instant download progress
Cloud-Optimized – Hosted on GCP Compute Engine with CI/CD pipeline for automated deployment
SEO-Friendly – Dynamic meta tags and structured data for search engine optimization
Responsive & Fast – Tailwind CSS and optimized Next.js rendering for a smooth user experience
Smart URL Detection – Automatically detects platform type and redirects users to the appropriate downloader
Challenges
Seamless migration from a standalone Node.js + Express backend to Next.js App Router APIs
Tailwind/PostCSS integration issues resolved with the new Next.js 14 architecture
Successfully configured reverse proxy and SSL certificates on GCP for a secure custom domain
Maintained real-time WebSocket connections after deployment in a cloud environment
Solutions
Migrated legacy Express APIs into Next.js API structure under /api
Resolved Tailwind/PostCSS integration issues with the new Next.js 14 architecture
Configured reverse proxy and SSL certificates on GCP for a secure custom domain
Maintained real-time WebSocket connections in a cloud environment
Case Study
Users needed a simple, fast, and reliable way to download content from multiple social media platforms without ads or complicated interfaces.
Technologies Used
Next.js
React
Tailwind CSS
Node.js
Express
WebSocket
GCP
Nginx
PM2