Largest Directory Listing Platform

Description

Uzaonline is an innovative online directory listing platform that allows businesses to create profiles and showcase their services, products, and contact information. The platform serves as a one-stop resource for users to find reliable businesses in various categories such as retail, services, and hospitality.

Designed for both small and large businesses, Uzaonline offers an easy-to-use interface for business owners to manage their listings, upload images, and update details in real-time. Users can search, filter, and contact businesses directly from the platform, making it an essential tool for local businesses to gain visibility and expand their reach. With a focus on user-friendly design and robust search functionality, Uzaonline aims to become the leading business directory in its region.

Skills and Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Bulma
• Backend: Django, Python, Django REST Framework
• Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Authentication & Authorization: JWT, OAuth2
• Cloud: AWS, DigitalOcean
• Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Version Control: Git, GitHub
• Search Engine: Elasticsearch

Design and Architecture

The design and architecture of Uzaonline were built to ensure scalability, performance, and ease of maintenance. The application follows a microservices architecture where the backend is separated into individual services that can be scaled independently, using Django for the core API and PostgreSQL for data storage. The frontend is developed using React to provide a dynamic, responsive, and interactive user experience.

For search functionality, Elasticsearch is used to provide fast, accurate, and flexible search capabilities for users to find businesses based on various criteria such as location, category, and ratings. The platform leverages Docker containers for consistent environments during development and production, while Kubernetes ensures high availability and scalability across multiple cloud instances.

The platform uses a RESTful API with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication, enabling secure user login and role-based access. Continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are set up using Jenkins and GitHub Actions to ensure seamless code deployment and automated testing.