The Problem
An interactive music discovery application that helps users explore new music and manage their Spotify experience.
The Solution
Music lovers often struggle to discover new artists and tracks that match their taste, leading to repetitive listening habits. This application solves that by providing intelligent music discovery through genre exploration, personalized playlist browsing, and recommendation features.
Delivered a functional application with complete Spotify API integration, enabling seamless music discovery and playlist management
Built a robust and secure authentication system with automatic token refresh, ensuring high authentication success rates
Created an intuitive interface that facilitates music discovery, helping users find new artists much faster than manual browsing
Technologies
Frontend
Backend
Other
APIs
Key Features
Genre and personalized playlist exploration with rich metadata
Advanced music search with multiple filters (artist, album, track, genre)
Secure OAuth authentication with Spotify using PKCE flow
Song preview playback with 30-second audio samples
Creation and management of personalized playlists
Recommendations based on listening history and preferences
Results & Impact
Delivered a functional application with complete Spotify API integration, enabling seamless music discovery and playlist management
Built a robust and secure authentication system with automatic token refresh, ensuring high authentication success rates
Created an intuitive interface that facilitates music discovery, helping users find new artists much faster than manual browsing
Developed well-structured code that facilitates future expansions, improving development efficiency for new features
Technical Challenges
Implement OAuth authentication securely with token refresh mechanism.
Built a secure OAuth 2.0 flow with PKCE and automatic token refresh, ensuring high authentication success rates without exposing credentials.
Handle Spotify API rate limits efficiently with request queuing.
Implemented intelligent request queuing and rate limit tracking, preventing API throttling while maintaining fast response times.
Create a smooth user experience with asynchronous data loading.
Used React Suspense and loading states with skeleton screens, providing instant feedback and significantly improving perceived performance.
Optimize performance with multiple API calls and caching strategies.
Implemented multi-layer caching (memory, localStorage, and HTTP cache), significantly reducing API calls and improving load times.
Manage authentication state across page refreshes and sessions.
Created a persistent authentication system using secure token storage, maintaining user sessions across browser restarts.
Handle API errors gracefully with user-friendly error messages.
Built comprehensive error handling with retry logic and user-friendly messages, significantly reducing user confusion.