Roominate
Full StackTypeScriptTailwind CSSExpressPrismaJWTREST APINode.jsPassport.js
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Role : Full-Stack & DevOps Lead
TL;DR
Roominate pairs Bruins with compatible roommates across 27 UCLA dorms & apartments, weighting 12 lifestyle factors like sleep schedule and cleanliness.
Key Features
- Preference-Weighted Matching: Prisma queries rank candidates by factor scores
- JWT Authentication: Passport.js strategy with secure, http-only cookies
- Responsive UI: Next.js App Router + Tailwind, with typewriter CTA and onboarding wizard
- Admin Dashboard: Approve groups, view match stats, export CSV
- Serverless-Ready: Express handlers deploy to AWS Lambda via Docker images
Tech Stack
- TypeScript
- Next.js 13
- TailwindCSS
- Node / Express
- Prisma
- MongoDB Atlas
- Docker
