Project Overview
A comprehensive solution addressing Ghana's fragmented university admissions process
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The Problem
Ghana's university admissions system was fragmented across multiple institutions, requiring students to submit separate applications to each university with different requirements, deadlines, and document formats.
- Multiple application portals
- Inconsistent document requirements
- No centralized tracking system
- Manual processing delays
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The Solution
UniBridge provides a unified platform where students can apply to multiple universities through a single interface, with standardized document requirements and real-time application tracking.
- Single application portal
- Standardized document workflow
- Real-time application tracking
- Automated processing
Method & Architecture
Modern full-stack architecture with microservices and comprehensive testing
Backend Architecture
FastAPI Microservices
- RESTful API with OpenAPI documentation
- JWT-based authentication system
- OAuth2 integration for document workflows
- Async request handling
Data Layer
- PostgreSQL for relational data
- Redis for caching and sessions
- SQLAlchemy ORM with migrations
- Data validation with Pydantic
Frontend Implementation
Next.js 14 Features
- App Router with server components
- TypeScript for type safety
- Tailwind CSS for styling
- Responsive design patterns
State Management
- React Context for global state
- Custom hooks for API calls
- Form validation with React Hook Form
- Real-time updates with WebSockets
Security & Testing
Security Measures
- AES-256 encryption for documents
- JWT token validation
- Rate limiting and DDoS protection
- Input sanitization and validation
Testing Strategy
- 120+ automated tests
- 92% test coverage
- Unit, integration, and E2E tests
- CI/CD pipeline integration
Results & Impact
Measurable improvements in performance, user experience, and system reliability
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Performance Metrics
0.8s
First Contentful Paint
1.4s
Speed Index
92%
Test Coverage
120+
Automated Tests
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User Experience
Application TimeReduced by 70%
Document ProcessingAutomated 85%
Error RateReduced by 90%
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Deployment & Scalability
Infrastructure
- Docker containerization
- GitHub Actions CI/CD
- Auto-scaling capabilities
Monitoring
- Real-time performance metrics
- Error tracking and alerting
- User analytics dashboard
Future Plans
- Mobile app development
- AI-powered document analysis
- Multi-country expansion