StudyBuddy

Overview

StudyBuddy is a production-oriented student collaboration and productivity platform that unifies focused study, real-time communication, and progress tracking into a single ecosystem.

The platform enables students to plan tasks, track study sessions, communicate in real time, and analyze productivity patterns, while fostering consistency through gamification and leaderboards.

Architecture

Built with scalability and performance in mind, StudyBuddy follows modern full-stack architecture principles, ensuring low latency, efficient state management, and reliable real-time updates.

The system is designed to run efficiently on free-tier infrastructure while remaining extensible for future mobile and AI integrations.

Key Features

Real-time Communication

• Socket.io-powered messaging system for instant communication between study partners
• Live presence indicators and typing status
• Group chat support for study groups

AI-Assisted Productivity

• AI-assisted task generation to help break down complex study goals
• Smart scheduling suggestions based on study patterns
• Automated progress tracking and insights

Gamification & Analytics

• Gamification with leaderboards to foster consistency and healthy competition
• Data-driven analytics layer for tracking learning behavior
• Study streaks and achievement badges
• Weekly/monthly progress reports

Study Tools

• Pomodoro timer with session tracking and statistics
• Flexible form builder for quizzes and feedback
• Task management with priority levels and deadlines
• Friend system for accountability partners

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Express.js, Node.js
• Database: PostgreSQL via Supabase
• Real-time: Socket.io
• Deployment: Vercel, Docker
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions