Language Learning Platform

Overview

This project was my first real attempt at creating a website with a back-end. It was a collaborative effort with my teammates, Tristan West and Aiza Nygman. Together, we developed a language-learning platform designed to make acquiring new vocabulary interactive and fun.

The website used PostgreSQL to store user data and was built using the Express framework. To handle API requests efficiently, we relied on Axios. While I initially attempted to implement user authentication from scratch, I eventually adopted jsonwebtoken for a more secure and efficient approach. The project is live at: Language Learning Platform. (Note: The database may take some time to wake up if idle.)

The GitHub repository for this project is available at: Language Learning Platform Repository.

Team Contributions

• Nguyen Anh Nguyen (Me): Handled the login and signup features, integrating jsonwebtoken for user authentication. Utilized Axios for efficient API calls.
• Tristan West: Developed API endpoints using Express and curated external APIs for data retrieval. Implemented a feature that allowed the website to remember the last word a user attempted to learn.
• Aiza Nygman: Focused on creating and refining the website’s CSS, ensuring an appealing and user-friendly design.
• All: Collaboratively designed and implemented two engaging minigames to enhance the language-learning experience.

Key Features

• Secure user authentication using jsonwebtoken
• Built using the Express framework for backend functionality
• Efficient API handling with Axios
• Interactive minigames to practice and reinforce language skills
• Persistent learning experience—users can pick up where they left off
• Elegant and responsive design created through teamwork