Welcome to Rudrakul, a vibrant online community where spirituality meets personal development. We are dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey of self-discovery and providing a safe space to seek answers, share experiences, and conquer challenges.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, Rudrakul welcomes you with open arms. Our platform offers:

• Expert Guidance: Connect with experienced saadhaks who offer insights and answers rooted in ancient wisdom and personal journeys.
• Topic Spaces: Dive deep into specific spiritual practices like 9 Days Meditation, Ajapa Jap, and more. Explore how-tos, real-life experiences, and ways to participate.
• Stories and Inspiration: Share and read inspiring stories of spiritual growth and transformation.
• YouTube Insights: Stay updated with our latest videos on spirituality and personal development.

Rudrakul goes beyond traditional spirituality to address the challenges of everyday life. We offer:

• Personal Profiles: Create your own profile to share your spiritual experiences, life-changing events, and personal growth milestones.
• Personal Development Resources: Find guidance and support to navigate daily struggles, build resilience, and achieve your full potential.
• Community Support: Connect with like-minded individuals who are also striving to conquer life's challenges.

• User Profiles: Create a personalized space to share your journey.
• Follow System: Connect with other users and stay updated on their posts.
• Topic Spaces: Explore specific spiritual practices in-depth.
• Stories Section: Share and discover inspiring narratives.
• YouTube Videos: Access our latest video content.
• Personal Development Section: Find resources and support for everyday challenges.

The front end is designed to offer a seamless experience for users to explore our offerings, share their spiritual and life experiences, follow each other, and access course content.

• Next.js14: For a dynamic and responsive frontend.
• React Query: For efficent api calls and caching and server side state management
• QuillJS: Integrating a rich text editor.
• Redux Toolkit: Effective state management.
• Tailwind CSS: Crafting a visually appealing and responsive UI.
• ShadCN: Component library

The backend supports the front end with robust, scalable, and maintainable code, featuring role-based authorization and JWT-based user authentication with refresh token rotation. The backend development process has been an invaluable learning experience in creating efficient, scalable schemas and optimizing query performance.

Authentication

• JWT-Based Authentication: Secure token-based authentication with refresh token rotation.
• HttpOnly Cookies: Enhanced security by storing tokens in HttpOnly cookies.
• Admin Controls: Robust moderation capabilities for admins.

Processes/Events

• Admin Management: Admins can post processes with card images, banner images, and detailed content.
• User Experiences: Users can share their experiences for each process (limited to one experience per user).
• Security: Unauthorized modifications to experiences are prevented through stringent security checks.

Blogs

• User Contributions: Users can post blogs in two categories: Spiritual and Personal Development.
• Engagement: Users can like and comment on each other's blogs.
• Rich Content: Blogs support rich text, banner images, and card images.

File Hosting and Database

• Amazon S3: Utilized for reliable and scalable file hosting.
• Amazon RDS (MySQL): Chosen as the database for efficient data management.

Miscellaneous

• Swagger API: Enabled for easy access to models and API endpoints.
• Postman Workspace: An invite link is provided in the README.md for testing and collaboration.
• Docker Compose: Simplified setup and local testing using Docker Compose.
• Automated Scripts: Bash and batch scripts for streamlined builds and deployment to the local Docker engine.

At Rudrakul, we believe that spirituality is not just about transcendence, but also about thriving in this realm. Join us today to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual empowerment.

Let's cultivate a thriving community together, where we can learn, grow, and conquer life's challenges as one.