u/keerthivasan_7765

Hey folks,

I wanted to share a side project I've been working on called ExamBuddy.

The Problem:
During competitive exams, a lot of students get assigned centers that are far away from their homes. Traveling alone is expensive and sometimes unsafe, and coordinating transport is a hassle.

The Solution:
I built a platform where students can find others who are traveling to the same exam center or nearby areas. It allows them to connect, pool resources for cabs/buses, and share travel plans.

Tech Stack I Used:

Frontend: React (Vite) + Tailwind CSS for styling.
Backend/Auth: Firebase Authentication (Google Sign-in).
Database: Firestore for storing user profiles and real-time travel coordination.
Hosting: Google Cloud Run (currently in preview).

Challenges I faced:
Initially, I struggled with deciding between Vercel and Firebase for hosting, but eventually leaned towards Firebase/Cloud Run because it integrated seamlessly with my database and Auth setup. I also learned a lot about structuring real-time data for chat and coordination.

I'm looking for feedback on the UI/UX and any suggestions on what features I could add next!

If you want to check it out, the live preview link is here: https://exam-buddy-app-dywc.vercel.app/

(Any feedback on the codebase or architecture is highly appreciated!)

I built an app to help students connect and travel to exam centers together [Tech Stack: React, Tailwind, Firebase]