PorchFest is a web application designed to connect bands and venues for the Uptown Porchfest music festival in Minnesota. With PorchFest, bands can easily find venues using Google Maps, and venues can discover performers by previewing their music through an integrated Spotify player.
PorchFest showcases my ability to:
- Build Intuitive Frontend Interfaces: Using React, Material UI, and APIs to create smooth and engaging user experiences.
- Develop Scalable Backend Systems: Leveraging Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL to ensure reliable and efficient application performance.
- Create Custom, User-Focused Designs: With Figma, I craft thoughtful, user-centric designs that make complex systems simple to navigate.
As a former teacher, I excel at communication — collaborating with technical experts while explaining concepts in a way that’s clear for non-technical users.
- Bands: Discover and explore venues through the Google Maps API.
- Venues: Preview artists' music and plan performances seamlessly with the Spotify Webplayer SDK.
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- PDF Storage and Search: Used the File Access System API to convert PDF data into Base64 binary, storing it directly in SQL databases for secure handling and retrieval.
- Accessibility Compliance: Ensured all pages were fully functional with keyboards (no traps), added ARIA labels, and guaranteed compatibility with screen readers.
- Primary Accessibility Contact: Collaborated with Rory Hager, an accessibility consultant, who audited our website to WCAG 2.1 AA standards and provided feedback to enhance compliance.
- Frontend Integration: Collaborated with the team to implement features ensuring seamless navigation and usability.
- Frontend: React.js, Material UI, Spotify API, Google Maps API
- Backend: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, File Access System API
- Accessibility: ARIA Labels, Keyboard Navigation, Screen Reader Compatibility
- Design: Figma for creating thoughtful, user-centric designs
I am collaborating with the Uptown Porchfest team to develop Version 2.0, which will feature enhanced functionality for broader adoption. Our goal is to launch this next version to new users by August 2025!
Let’s build something amazing together!