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Full-Stack Development

Brautigan Library Website

A sophisticated full-stack digital archive for unpublished manuscripts, featuring the innovative MAYONNAISE classification system, containerized deployment, and modern web architecture

Full-Stack

Architecture

Dockerized

Deployment

Digital Archive

System

MAYONNAISE

Classification

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Project Overview

Digital Preservation of Literary Heritage

Traditional Archive Limitations

Traditional manuscript archiving systems face significant challenges in the digital age:

  • Physical storage limitations and accessibility issues
  • Lack of standardized classification systems
  • Difficulty in searching and discovering manuscripts
  • Risk of deterioration and permanent loss
Modern Digital Archive Solution

A comprehensive full-stack platform that revolutionizes manuscript preservation and accessibility:

  • MAYONNAISE classification system for organized cataloging
  • Advanced search and discovery capabilities
  • Secure, scalable PostgreSQL database architecture
  • Containerized deployment for global accessibility
Application Interface

Digital Archive in Action

Explore the user interface and features of the Brautigan Library digital archive system

Brautigan Library homepage showing navigation, search functionality, and manuscript catalog interface
Homepage Interface
Modern, responsive web interface showcasing the Brautigan Library with navigation, search functionality, and access to the digital manuscript catalog.
Database schema visualization showing normalized table structure and relationships for manuscript storage
Database Architecture
Comprehensive database schema showing the normalized table structure, relationships, and data architecture powering the digital manuscript archive system.
Technology Stack

Modern Full-Stack Technologies

Frontend
Next.js
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS

Modern React framework with server-side rendering and responsive design for optimal user experience

Backend
Flask
Python
REST API
SQLAlchemy

Robust Python backend with Flask framework providing RESTful APIs and data management

Database
PostgreSQL
ACID Compliance
Indexing
Relations

Enterprise-grade PostgreSQL database with optimized schemas for manuscript metadata storage

DevOps
Docker
Compose
Nginx
CI/CD

Containerized deployment with Docker for consistent environments and scalable infrastructure

Classification
MAYONNAISE
Taxonomy
Metadata
Search

Custom MAYONNAISE classification system for systematic organization and discovery of manuscripts

Security & Performance
Authentication
Encryption
Caching
Optimization

Secure access controls with performance optimization for fast manuscript discovery and retrieval

Project Impact

Skills Demonstrated & Cultural Preservation

Technical Skills Demonstrated
Full-Stack Web Development (Next.js + Flask)
Database Design & PostgreSQL Management
Docker Containerization & DevOps
RESTful API Design & Implementation
Modern Frontend Development (React/TypeScript)
Information Architecture & Classification Systems
Real-World Applications
Digital Libraries

Modern manuscript preservation and access systems

Academic Research

Enhanced discovery tools for scholars and researchers

Cultural Preservation

Digital safeguarding of literary heritage

Information Systems

Advanced cataloging and retrieval platforms