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Formation

A dynamic form builder application with password protection and response tracking

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Next.js
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Prisma ORM
Tailwind CSS
Framer Motion
shadcn/ui
Formation application screenshot

Core Architecture & Technical Foundation

Technology Stack
  • Framework: Next.js with App Router architecture
  • Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
  • Form Management: React Hook Form with Zod validation
  • UI Components: Custom UI library based on shadcn/ui
  • State Management: React useState, useEffect, useRef hooks
  • Authentication: Token-based authentication
  • Animations: Framer Motion for UI transitions
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS with component-based design
  • Icons: Lucide React icon library
Database Design
  • PostgreSQL: with Prisma ORM
  • Form data: stored as JSON for flexibility
  • Relational model: connecting forms to responses
  • Efficient indexing: for query performance
  • API Implementation: with RESTful endpoints for form operations
  • Authentication middleware: for protected routes
  • CRUD operations: for form management
  • Dedicated endpoints: for response handling

Security & Data Protection

Security Implementation
  • Password-protected forms: Secure access control
  • Token-based authentication: for editing and viewing responses
  • Secure API endpoints: with proper authentication checks
  • Cross-site request forgery protection: Enhanced security
  • Form validation: with clear error messages
  • Graceful error recovery: strategies
Client-Side Architecture
  • Component-based UI: structure
  • Custom hooks: for form state management
  • Context providers: for global state
  • Optimistic UI updates: for better UX
  • Local storage: for persisting authentication tokens
  • Reactive form state: with granular updates
  • Efficient handling: of complex nested form structures

Core Features & Implementation

Form Building and Editing
  • Dynamic form component: creation and management
  • Support for multiple question types:
    • Short Text
    • Long Text
    • Combo Box
    • Multi Select
    • Multi Choice
    • Radio Group
    • Slider with custom ranges
  • Drag-and-drop: question reordering
  • Real-time form preview: Immediate feedback
  • Option to add: descriptions and external links
Form Submission and Data Handling
  • Secure form submission: via RESTful API endpoints
  • Response data storage: in PostgreSQL database
  • Form response validation: Client and server-side
  • Comprehensive error handling: With clear messages
  • Support for file uploads: and rich media
  • Toast notifications: for user actions
User Dashboard
  • Response analytics: with basic visualization
  • Tabular view: of form submissions
  • Pagination: for handling large datasets
  • Response filtering: and search functionality
  • Data export capabilities: Various formats
  • Loading states: with appropriate visual feedback
Form Component System
  • Enum-based component: type definitions
  • Factory pattern: for rendering different question types
  • Component composition: for complex UI elements
  • Prop drilling minimization: through context
  • Sophisticated component system: for extensible form creation

Performance Optimizations

Technical Highlights
  • Pagination: for handling large datasets
  • Efficient database queries: with proper indexing
  • Component memoization: where appropriate
  • Lazy loading: for improved initial load times
  • Optimized rendering: through proper React patterns