Integrated Rapid Sports API into a Node.js / Express and React.js web application. This app allows users to create and manage their custom fantasy-like football squads.
Integrated Rapid Sports API into a Node.js / Express and React.js web application. This app allows users to create and manage their custom fantasy-like football squads.
Technologies Used
Key Features
- Integration of Rapid Sports API for real-time sports data
- User functionality to create and manage fantasy football squads
- Ajax functionality for seamless data updates without reloading the page
Purpose and Goal
To provide a comprehensive platform for football enthusiasts to create and manage their own fantasy football teams using real-time data from the Rapid Sports API.
Role
Sole developer, responsible for integrating the API, designing the user interface, and implementing the database management system.
Technical Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1:
Incorporating the Rapid Sports API effectively to fetch real-time player statistics
Solution:
Utilized Ajax for real-time data fetching and updates to enhance user experience
Challenge 2:
Designing a user-friendly interface for team management
Solution:
Implemented a responsive design using Foundation and custom CSS to ensure usability across devices
Challenge 3:
Developing a robust system for users to save and manage their squads in the database
Solution:
Designed and implemented a PostgreSQL database schema that allows users to store and retrieve their squad data efficiently