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ESPD

Online Tutoring Platform

Project Information

Year
2023
Role
Junior Full-Stack Developer
Duration
Jun 2023 – Aug 2024
Company
Bitpixel Software Solutions
Industry
Education
Status
Acquired

Tech Stack

Frontend

  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • React Query

Backend

  • NestJS

Database

  • Prisma
  • PostgreSQL

Payments

  • Stripe

Overview

UK EdTech startup connecting students with qualified teachers. Featured flexible scheduling, group tuition, Stripe payments, and Google Meet integration. Acquired after 2 years in operation.

Problem

UK students needed an accessible platform to find and book qualified tutors with convenient scheduling and payment.

Solution

Built a full-featured tutoring marketplace with hourly scheduling, group tuition, Stripe payments, and Google Meet integration for live classes.

Business Impact

  • Platform operated for 2 years before successful acquisition
  • Demonstrated full-stack capability on a production SaaS from early career

Key Features

  • Flexible Scheduling

    Teachers set availability on an hourly basis with calendar integration

  • Group Tuition

    Students form groups of up to 10 members, reducing cost per hour

  • Seamless Payments

    Stripe integration for per-hour payment processing

  • Interactive Classes

    Google Meet integration for scheduled live classes

Architecture

The system is structured around the following technology layers used in production delivery.

  • Frontend: Next.js, TypeScript, React Query
  • Backend: NestJS
  • Database: Prisma, PostgreSQL
  • Payments: Stripe

Challenges

  • Steep learning curve on first industry-level project
  • Complex booking logic with group tuition and scheduling constraints
  • Managing payments and refunds across different tutoring scenarios

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