ContentCraft CMS

Portfolio Project

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ContentCraft CMS

Full Stack Developer

React Node.js Express MongoDB GraphQL AWS Docker

Overview

ContentCraft CMS is a modern, full stack content management system designed to empower non technical users with professional grade content creation and publishing capabilities. Built with scalability and user experience in mind, this platform bridges the gap between complex enterprise CMS solutions and simple blogging platforms, offering the perfect balance of power and simplicity for growing businesses and content teams.

Target Audience & Use Cases

This CMS serves a diverse range of users, from small business owners and marketing teams to content creators and digital agencies. It's particularly valuable for organizations that need to manage multiple content types, from blog posts and product descriptions to landing pages and marketing materials, without requiring technical expertise. The system supports collaborative workflows, making it ideal for teams that need multiple editors, approval processes, and content scheduling capabilities. Whether you're a startup looking to establish your online presence or an established company seeking to streamline content operations, ContentCraft CMS provides the tools needed to create, manage, and publish content efficiently.

Key Features & User Experience

ContentCraft CMS features an intuitive drag-and-drop WYSIWYG editor that allows users to create rich, responsive content without touching code. The platform includes advanced content management features such as real-time collaboration, version control, scheduled publishing, and media library management. Users can organize content with custom taxonomies, implement SEO optimization tools, and preview content across different devices before publishing. The system also includes role-based permissions, allowing administrators to control access levels for different team members, from content creators to editors and publishers.

Technical Architecture

Built on a modern, cloud native architecture, ContentCraft CMS leverages React and TypeScript for a responsive frontend, while the backend utilizes Node.js with Express and GraphQL for flexible, efficient API communication. The system is containerized with Docker and deployed on AWS infrastructure, including ECS Fargate for scalable compute, Application Load Balancer for traffic distribution, ElastiCache Redis for caching and session management, and S3 for media storage. The architecture includes automated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, infrastructure-as-code with Terraform, and comprehensive monitoring with CloudWatch for production reliability.

Technology Stack & Development Approach

The project demonstrates expertise across the full development stack, from frontend React components with TypeScript and modern CSS frameworks to backend Node.js services with MongoDB for data persistence. The infrastructure is built using AWS cloud services with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code, ensuring reproducible and scalable deployments. The development process emphasizes best practices including comprehensive testing with Jest and Playwright, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2 AA), security auditing, and automated deployment pipelines. This approach results in a production ready system that can handle enterprise level traffic while maintaining developer productivity and system reliability.

Key Features

Content Creation & Management

  • Intuitive drag-and-drop WYSIWYG editor
  • Rich, responsive content creation without code
  • Real time collaboration and version control
  • Scheduled publishing and media library management
  • Custom taxonomies and content organization

User Experience & Accessibility

  • SEO optimization tools and device preview
  • Role based permissions and access control
  • Multi user collaborative workflows
  • Approval processes and content scheduling
  • WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility compliance

Technical Excellence

  • Modern React and TypeScript frontend
  • Node.js with Express and GraphQL backend
  • Docker containerization and AWS deployment
  • Comprehensive testing with Jest and Playwright
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines and monitoring

Technical Implementation

Frontend Stack

  • React & TypeScript: Modern, responsive frontend with type safety
  • WYSIWYG Editor: Custom drag-and-drop content creation interface
  • Modern CSS Frameworks: Responsive design and styling
  • Real time Collaboration: Live editing and version control
  • Device Preview: Multi-device content preview capabilities

Backend Architecture

  • Node.js with Express: High performance API development
  • GraphQL: Flexible, efficient API communication
  • MongoDB: Scalable data persistence and management
  • JWT Authentication: Secure user authentication and authorization
  • Rolebased Access Control: Granular permissions and user management

Cloud Infrastructure

  • AWS ECS Fargate: Scalable containerized compute
  • Application Load Balancer: Traffic distribution and management
  • ElastiCache Redis: Caching and session management
  • S3 Storage: Media storage and content delivery
  • CloudWatch: Comprehensive monitoring and logging

DevOps & Quality Assurance

  • Docker: Containerization for consistent deployments
  • Terraform: Infrastructure-as-code for reproducible deployments
  • GitHub Actions: Automated CI/CD pipelines
  • Jest & Playwright: Comprehensive testing strategy
  • Security Auditing: OWASP compliance and security best practices

Impact & Results

User Experience

  • Empowered non technical users with professional content creation tools
  • Bridged the gap between complex enterprise and simple blogging platforms
  • Enabled efficient content management for growing businesses
  • Supported collaborative workflows for content teams

Technical Excellence

  • Production ready system handling enterprise-level traffic
  • Scalable cloud native architecture with AWS services
  • Comprehensive testing and accessibility compliance
  • Automated deployment and monitoring capabilities

Development Best Practices

  • Full stack TypeScript implementation for type safety
  • Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform for reproducibility
  • Comprehensive testing strategy with Jest and Playwright
  • Security auditing and OWASP compliance