I recently built a Real-Time Quiz App (check it out live at quiz.utkarshjoshi.com), and while the coding part was fun, the deployment was a whole other beast. I wanted a professional-grade CI/CD pipeline, but I had one strict constraint: it had to be 100% free. This is the story of how I hacked together AWS Free Tier, Namecheap, Cloudflare, and GitHub Actions to build a robust deployment pipeline without spending a dime. ...
A high-energy, real-time quiz application designed for live competitions. This full-stack project enables users to create quizzes, host game sessions, and compete with friends in real-time, featuring instant scoring and dynamic leaderboards. Key Features Live Multiplayer Sessions: Join games instantly using a unique 6-digit PIN. Real-Time Interaction: WebSocket-powered communication for sub-second latency. Dynamic Scoring: Points awarded based on speed and accuracy, with streak bonuses. Host Controls: comprehensive dashboard for managing players and game flow. Responsive Design: Seamless experience across desktop and mobile devices. For a deep dive into the architecture and implementation details, check out the full article. You can play the live demo at quiz.utkarshjoshi.com. ...