Minimus: Online Platform for AI in Education

Minimus: Online Platform to Showcase AI Application in Education

Minimus is a comprehensive web platform designed to demonstrate and showcase innovative AI applications in the education sector, featuring secure authentication, robust database architecture, and cloud deployment.

Project Overview

A full-stack web application that serves as a showcase platform for AI-powered educational tools and applications, with emphasis on security, scalability, and user experience.

Key Features

• Magic Link Authentication: Passwordless authentication system for enhanced security and user convenience
• reCAPTCHA Integration: Protection against bots and automated attacks
• Database Architecture: Well-designed PostgreSQL schema for efficient data management
• Security Middleware: Castle integration for threat detection and authentication security
• Cloud Deployment: Deployed on Azure Virtual Machine for reliable hosting
• Comprehensive Testing: Thorough testing procedures to ensure quality and reliability

Technical Implementation

• Frontend: Next.js and React for modern, responsive user interface
• Backend: Next.js API routes with secure authentication flow
• Database: PostgreSQL with carefully designed schema
• Security:
  • Magic link authentication for passwordless login
  • Castle middleware for authentication security and threat detection
  • Google reCAPTCHA for bot protection
• Deployment: Azure VM with production-grade configuration

Development Highlights

• Designed comprehensive database schema to support AI education applications
• Implemented secure magic link login system for password-free authentication
• Integrated Castle middleware for advanced security and threat detection
• Added reCAPTCHA to prevent automated attacks and ensure human users
• Conducted thorough testing across different scenarios and use cases
• Successfully deployed and configured application on Azure Virtual Machine

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, React
• Backend: Next.js API Routes
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Authentication: Magic Link, Castle (middleware)
• Security: reCAPTCHA
• Deployment: Azure VM