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Dartel
A social platform that connects people through shared experiences and meaningful conversations.
Role
Full-stack Developer & Designer
Timeline
2023 — Present
Platform
iOS, Android & Web
Website
The Challenge
People wanted a social platform that prioritized meaningful connections over superficial metrics. The goal was to create a space where shared experiences bring people together rather than algorithms and engagement bait.
The Solution
Dartel is a multi-platform application spanning web (SvelteKit) and mobile (Flutter), backed by a GraphQL API. The platform focuses on authentic sharing and organic discovery, with features designed to foster genuine community interactions.
Tech Stack
SvelteKitFlutterTypeScriptGraphQLNode.jsMongoDBFirebaseDockerKubernetesTerraformDigitalOcean
Key Features
- Cross-platform: web and mobile from shared backend
- Real-time messaging and interactions
- Content creation with rich media support
- User profiles and social graph
- Firebase authentication and push notifications
- Kubernetes-deployed for reliability and scale