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.

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

Technologies Used

Node.js, Express, React.js, PostgreSQL, Foundation, Custom CSS, Ajax

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 Hurdles

• Incorporating the Rapid Sports API effectively to fetch real-time player statistics
• Designing a user-friendly interface for team management
• Developing a robust system for users to save and manage their squads in the database

Solutions

• Utilized Ajax for real-time data fetching and updates to enhance user experience
• Implemented a responsive design using Foundation and custom CSS to ensure usability across devices
• Designed and implemented a PostgreSQL database schema that allows users to store and retrieve their squad data efficiently