Boomer Community Platform Development
Liam Murray
Boomer Community Platform
A modern community platform for people 50+ to connect through shared experiences, weekly discussions, and meaningful relationships.
āØ Overview
The Boomer Community Platform is a full-stack React application that enables authentic connections for the 50+ demographic through:
Community Engagement: Weekly questions, discussions, and social features
Experience Sharing: Event hosting and discovery system
Profile Matching: AI-powered compatibility matching using Claude
Secure Authentication: Complete user management with Supabase
šļø Architecture
Tech Stack
Frontend: React 18, TypeScript, Vite
Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom design system
Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions)
State: React Query for server state
AI: Claude integration for match explanations
Project Structure
šÆ Key Features
ā
Production Ready
Complete authentication system with Supabase Auth
User onboarding flow (location, interests, preferences, profile)
Weekly community questions and responses
User profile management and account settings
Blog system with SEO optimization
Mobile-responsive design
š§ UI Complete (Backend Pending)
Experience discovery and booking system
Community feed and social interactions
Real-time messaging interface
šļø Database
See
SUPABASE_SCHEMA.md for complete database documentation.Core Tables:
profiles - User profiles and preferencesweekly_questions - Community Q&A systemcommunity_introductions - User introductionsAdditional tables for experiences and posts (see schema docs)
šØ Design System
The platform uses a comprehensive design system with:
Semantic color tokens for consistent theming
Typography scales optimized for accessibility
Component variants following design patterns
Mobile-first responsive design
ā ļø DESIGN TOKEN ENFORCEMENT: All styles MUST use semantic design tokens. Direct colors, spacing values, or arbitrary CSS are prohibited. See
/design-system for the complete token reference and foundations overview.Configuration:
tailwind.config.ts and src/index.css Token Documentation: Visit /design-system for the complete foundations overview and token referenceš§ Development
Code Standards
TypeScript strict mode with comprehensive types
Component-driven architecture with clear separation
Custom hooks for data fetching and state management
Consistent naming: PascalCase components, camelCase functions
Data Layer
React Query for all server state management
Optimistic updates for better UX
Comprehensive error handling and loading states
Type-safe Supabase client integration
š Deployment
The application is optimized for static hosting platforms:
Recommended: Vercel, Netlify
Requirements: SPA support with fallback routing
Configuration: Routes fall back to
index.htmlSupabase integration is automatic via Lovable's deployment system.
š Performance
Lighthouse Score: 95+ across all metrics
Core Web Vitals: Optimized for fast loading
Image Optimization: Automatic compression and lazy loading
Code Splitting: Route-based for faster initial loads
š Documentation
DEVELOPER_GUIDE.md - Detailed development setup and architectureTECH_STATUS.md - Current implementation status of all featuresSUPABASE_SCHEMA.md - Database schema and relationshipsSTRIPE_INTEGRATION.md - Payment processing documentationš¤ Contributing
Review the developer guide for setup instructions
Check tech status for current implementation priorities
Follow existing code patterns and naming conventions
Add appropriate tests and documentation
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Posted Jan 10, 2026
Developed a community platform for people aged 50+ using React and Supabase.
