Backend

Cognix Backend API

Overview

Express & MongoDB backend API supporting user authentication, AI prompt indexing, creator payout requests, and community voting.

The Challenge

High throughput server backend for indexing user submitted AI prompts and creator payouts.

The Impact

Reliable backend database operations, rate limiting, and user token validation.

Development Journey

! Challenges Faced

Navigating complex state management and ensuring seamless cross-browser compatibility were key hurdles. Optimizing the build size while integrating feature-rich libraries required careful code-splitting and architectural planning.

→ Future Plans

Future iterations will focus on expanding the feature set, integrating comprehensive end-to-end testing, and optimizing accessibility (a11y) to meet global standards.

Tech Stack

Node.js

Express

MongoDB

Mongoose

JWT

Better Auth