Jambu - Study Abroad University Platform

Jambu is a university discovery platform designed for international students looking to study abroad. It helps students explore universities, compare programs, and track their applications in one place.

As founding full-stack engineer, I built the entire platform from scratch - frontend, backend, database, and deployment. I was the sole developer working directly with the product owner.

Next.js 14 (App Router), TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, Tailwind CSS, NextAuth.js, Vercel

University and program search with filters (country, field, tuition range). Detailed university profile pages with program listings. Student application tracker with status updates. User authentication and profile management. Responsive design optimized for mobile-first browsing. SEO-optimized pages for university discovery.

I implemented server-side rendering with Next.js App Router for fast page loads and SEO. The search system uses PostgreSQL full-text search with filters that can handle thousands of programs without slowing down. The application tracker uses optimistic UI updates so students get instant feedback when saving or updating their applications.