Duelmasters.io
A Comprehensive Platform for Online Tournaments, Rankings, and Gaming Communities
Project Overview:
Crafted with pride, this website is a comprehensive showcase of our end-to-end capabilities. The frontend, developed using Next.js, ensures a seamless and responsive user interface, while the backend, powered by Django Rest Framework in Python, guarantees optimal performance and functionality. From the ground up, our team took charge of the entire development process, including the custom design, making this site a testament to our commitment to excellence in full-stack development.
Challenges:
- Tournament Management: Organizing large-scale, fair, and seamless tournaments.
- User Engagement: Keeping players active through social features and rewards.
- Mobile Optimization: Ensuring smooth performance on all devices.
Objectives:
- Simplify Tournaments: Create an intuitive system for managing competitions.
- Boost Engagement: Introduce leaderboards, rewards, and interactive features.
- Ensure Accessibility: Optimize the platform for mobile and scalability.
Our Solution
We created a robust and user-friendly platform for Duelmasters.io, focusing on enhancing tournament organization, player engagement, and seamless functionality across all devices
Technologies/Tools:
- Figma
- React.js
- AWS Cloud
- WebSocket
- MongoDB
- Express.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Docker
- NGINX
- Firebase
Figma: A robust tool for creating detailed wireframes and high-fidelity mockups. Figma facilitates collaboration among team members and stakeholders, allowing for real-time feedback and iterative improvements. Its component-based design system ensures consistency across all pages
Developed a dynamic and responsive platform using React.js and Tailwind CSS to deliver seamless performance across all devices. Integrated WebSockets for real-time updates in player rankings, tournament results, and betting outcomes.
Implemented a flexible and high-performance database solution with MongoDB for storing player data, match results, and user engagement history. Optimized queries to ensure quick data retrieval during high-traffic scenarios.
Enabled real-time communication using WebSocket technology for live tournament updates, instant player rankings, and betting notifications.
Integrated secure payment systems via Stripe and PayPal to support transactions for tournament entries, betting, and merchandise purchases.
Developed an admin panel for managing tournaments, updating schedules, and moderating user content.
Developed a mobile-optimized version to allow players to join tournaments, access rankings, and engage with features seamlessly on any device.
Performed comprehensive testing with Jest and Cypress to validate functionality, fix bugs, and ensure a seamless experience under heavy user traffic. Included performance testing to handle simultaneous live tournaments.
Deployed the platform on AWS Cloud with Docker containers and NGINX for scalability, stability, and secure global access. Integrated GitHub Actions for automated CI/CD pipelines.
Process:
Discovery
Analyzed user needs and competitors to identify gaps, creating user personas and journey maps for a clear understanding of the audience
Strategy & Planning
Outlined a roadmap with milestones and developed wireframes to define the platform's structure and user flow
Design
Created visually appealing, responsive mockups with intuitive navigation for seamless interaction on all devices
Development
Built the platform using React.js, integrating AI for customization, and ensured quality with extensive testing
QA Testing
Performed extensive quality assurance testing, including functional, usability, and performance tests, to ensure platform stability and smooth user experiences
Launch & Handover
Deployed the platform on a robust cloud host, provided training, and delivered detailed documentation for easy maintenance and scalability
User flow
Color Palette
Desktop
Desktop Previews
Mobile Previews
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