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Hacktoberfest '24 Live Leaderboard — GDSC RAIT
Real-time contribution tracker built for 200+ developers during Hacktoberfest 2024. A GitHub webhook stream processes 1,000+ PR events with rate limiting and auto-ranking updates. Deployed on AWS EC2 behind Nginx — held 99.99% uptime under concurrent load throughout the event.
Overview
The GDSC Leaderboard is a comprehensive platform designed to track and showcase member contributions during Hacktoberfest 2024. It features real-time updates, detailed progress tracking, and interactive visualizations of member achievements.
Key Features
- Real-time contribution tracking
- Interactive leaderboard with filters
- Dark Mode
- Responsive design for all devices
Stack
frontend
React.jsChakra UIFramer Motion
backend
Node.jsExpressMongoDB
deployment
AWSVercelGitHub Actions
Challenges & Solutions
- Implementing real-time updates without affecting performance
- Creating an intuitive and engaging user interface
- Managing large-scale data synchronization
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