DCC E-learning Platform
Digital Creators Community • October 2023
The Challenge
The project involved creating an e-learning platform for the Digital Creators Community. A crucial aspect of the project was the full automation of the course sales process.
Additionally, one of the project requirements was the ability for self-management of the courses – adding new ones and modifying their content. The solution turned out to be building a service based on Next.js, Payload CMS, and Stripe.
My Role
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Project coordination and subcontractor management – I was responsible for supervising the graphic designer's work, providing detailed feedback, ensuring visual consistency and platform usability.
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Frontend implementation in Next.js & TypeScript – Based on the prepared design, I coded the entire frontend using Next.js.
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Payload CMS integration – I integrated Payload CMS with Next.js to enable content updates.
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Stripe payment automation – I integrated Stripe so that users would automatically receive access to the purchased course after payment.
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Implementation of e-learning platform features – I ensured the implementation of features such as course progress tracking and knowledge tests that grant a certificate upon completion.
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Infrastructure management – Everything was hosted in the AWS cloud, and data was stored in MongoDB. This made the platform secure, scalable, and fast, which is particularly important for online courses.
Technology
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Next.js & TypeScript – Using Next.js with TypeScript enabled quick frontend deployment and ensured performance.
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Payload CMS – I used the Headless CMS methodology to allow full content control while improving performance.
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Stripe – Stripe integration automated all payment processes and allowed for quick implementation of a subscription or one-time purchase model.
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AWS – The application was hosted on AWS, which guaranteed scalability and security.
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MongoDB – Data was stored in MongoDB.
What I Learned
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Advanced payment integration – The project allowed me to deepen my knowledge of Stripe – from handling one-time payments to automatically granting course access.
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Project management and team coordination – Working with an external designer required clear communication and feedback delivery, which translated into efficient execution of subsequent project stages.
