UniHub - Discover & Create University Events

I engineered UniHub, an event discovery and community platform for university campuses across Nigeria and Africa, using a Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS frontend backed by a Node.js and Express server. Data is managed through MongoDB, with Redis layered in for caching and fast session handling, so students can browse events, RSVP, and manage their profiles without lag even as usage scales across 50+ universities. The backend is deployed on Pxxl, giving the platform reliable VPS hosting to run consistently under real traffic. On the media and payments side, I integrated Cloudinary to handle storage and delivery of event banners and community images, keeping visual content fast and reliable across devices. I also set up Paystack to manage secure ticketing and payments, letting organizers create paid events and collect revenue directly through the platform. To improve the onboarding experience, I implemented Shepherd.js to guide new users through a step by step product tour when they first sign up, along with additional front end tooling to support smoother notifications and interaction flows. The result is a fast, mobile friendly platform where students can discover concerts, tech meetups, cultural festivals, and workshops, connect with campus communities, and manage everything from event creation to attendance in one place.