DevLink is an innovative collaboration platform designed specifically for students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). The platform provides a space where students can connect, share, and collaborate on various academic and extracurricular projects, fostering a vibrant and collaborative community.

• Django: Serving as the robust backend framework, Django powers DevLink’s fast and secure web architecture. Its modular design allowed for rapid development while ensuring scalability.

• PostgreSQL: As the primary database, PostgreSQL ensures reliable and efficient data management, handling everything from user profiles to project interactions.

• Railway: For seamless deployment and hosting, DevLink is hosted on Railway, a modern cloud platform that allows for effortless scaling and management.

• Cloudinary: DevLink integrates Cloudinary for optimized media storage and delivery, managing user profile images and project files with ease.

To ensure DevLink is accessible on-the-go, the platform has been developed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) and further optimized as a Native WebView App. This approach allows the web-based application to be wrapped within a native mobile shell, providing a near-native mobile experience without the need for separate development for iOS and Android.

• Direct Messaging: DevLink offers real-time direct messaging between users, making it easy for students to communicate and collaborate on projects.

• User Profiles & Project Listings: Students can create detailed profiles showcasing their skills, experiences, and interests. Projects can be listed with detailed descriptions, skills required, and contributions from others.

• Cross-Platform Functionality: Thanks to its PWA and Native WebView implementation, DevLink is fully responsive across devices—whether accessed via desktop, tablet, or mobile, the experience is seamless.