Role: Web Developer & CMS
Project Duration: 6 months
Client: Hyperbeam Network
Project Type: Rebuild from React to NextJs & Develop New Features
Technologies: NextJs, Typescript, NodeJs, Firebase
Project Overview
GPA for CGC Comics is the world's first and most comprehensive analysis and valuation service. for CGC comic book, D&D, gaming module, magazine & pulp sales.
To put it simply, GPA for CGC Comics, is a special price list for collectors. It tracks how much rare comic books, D&D modules, and magazines sell for after they have been graded by CGC. It helps people know the real value of their collectibles.
Project Goals:
Rebuilt the front end from a 7-year-old React codebase to Next.js, enhancing performance and maintainability, while implementing new features for a modernized user experience.
Redesigned the backend, migrating from Laravel to Node.js, and implemented a MongoDB database to handle complex data queries and improve data management.
Transitioned the user authentication system from basic login to Firebase Authentication, increasing security and simplifying the login process for users.
My Role (Web Developer):
Leading the GPAanalysis project, a web application for comic collectors and investors, offering features such as comic auction listings, price analysis, and market reporting.
Collaborated closely with stakeholders to introduce dynamic data-driven reports, providing users with real-time insights into comic book market trends.
Conclusion
This project provided the opportunity to completely modernize the GPA platform, transforming it into a high-performance and secure resource for collectors and investors. The full-stack rebuild from legacy frameworks to a modern Next.js and Node.js architecture, combined with enhanced security and real-time reporting, resulted in a robust application that offers users invaluable market insights and a vastly improved user experience.
Comic book valuation service tracking 6.7M+ transactions worth $2B+. Real-time market data, portfolio management, and auction integration for collectors/dealers