It’s hard to believe that three months have passed since I embarked on my journey with Prodt. This period has been incredibly rewarding, filled with learning, growth, and exciting challenges. As I reflect on my time here, I’m eager to share my experiences, what I’ve accomplished, the challenges I’ve faced, and the valuable insights I’ve gained along the way.

Accomplishments and Projects

From the very start, I was given the opportunity to dive into impactful projects. Here are some highlights of what I’ve worked on:

1. Development of the Leaderboard API: One of my most significant projects was creating an API that fetched user activity and built a leaderboard system. Working on the /organisation/actions/leaderboard endpoint allowed me to explore complex data structures and implement logic that fetched rankings based on likes, comments, posts, and shares. It was gratifying to see the system come together and reflect accurate rankings, providing a tangible measure of user engagement.

2. Implementing LinkedIn Authentication with Supabase: I also had the chance to work on integrating LinkedIn authentication using Supabase, managing tenant-specific schemas and user account information. This project was particularly challenging, as it required me to handle various aspects of user authentication, social account linking, and data encryption. It was a great learning experience, and I became more confident in dealing with third-party integrations.

3. Real-time Rank Calculation for Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Leaderboards: Building the rank logic that reset every day, week, and month was a rewarding challenge. This required fetching data from activity logs and updating ranks accordingly, ensuring that users had up-to-date rankings based on their activity. It wasn’t easy, but I enjoyed the problem-solving aspect and the opportunity to create something that adapts to real-time data.

Challenges Faced and How I Overcame Them

1. Managing Tenant-Specific Schemas: One of the toughest challenges was working with tenant-specific schemas, especially ensuring that queries were executed correctly without prefixing the public schema. This forced me to develop a deeper understanding of schema-based data management, which is now one of the skills I’m most proud of acquiring.

2. Handling Unique Constraints: Another challenge was working with unique constraints in tables like user_prompts and app_users_social_accounts. Handling cases where these constraints were violated meant that I had to implement checks and validations before inserting data, which helped me develop a keen eye for detail and data integrity.

3. Role-Based Access Control Implementation: Implementing role-based access control for different endpoints was a new experience. Ensuring that only users with the correct roles could access certain features required rigorous testing and validation, but it taught me the importance of secure and precise access management.

Memorable Moments

One standout moment for me was when the leaderboard API went live, and I saw how users’ activities were accurately ranked in real time. Seeing my work being used in such a tangible way was incredibly fulfilling. Another memorable experience was troubleshooting a complex issue with LinkedIn authentication—it took hours of debugging, but finally resolving it was a huge confidence booster and a reminder of the value of persistence.

Realizations and Moving Forward

Since joining Prodt, I’ve realized that the most significant growth comes from stepping out of my comfort zone. Tackling complex problems, managing intricate schemas, and implementing dynamic features have pushed me to expand my skills in ways I hadn’t anticipated. Moving forward, I want to continue enhancing my knowledge of API development, particularly focusing on optimizing performance and scalability.

I also plan to explore advanced aspects of data security and encryption, given how crucial they are in today’s tech landscape. Furthermore, I aim to contribute more to collaborative projects, as I’ve come to understand the immense value of teamwork and shared problem-solving.

Conclusion

My journey with Prodt over the last three months has been a blend of learning, growth, and fulfillment. I’ve had the opportunity to work on impactful projects, overcome challenging obstacles, and develop skills that I will carry forward in my career. I’m excited about what lies ahead and look forward to contributing even more to the team’s success.

To anyone reading this within the organization, I hope my experiences inspire you to embrace challenges, pursue growth, and remain open to learning at every step. Here’s to many more months of growth and achievement with Prodt!