Philu-Nodebb: Community Forum Customization
Customized NodeBB, a Node.js-powered discussion forum, by developing a new theme and plugin for Philanthropy University, enhancing community engagement features.
Project Overview
Need for specific customizations and enhanced features for a NodeBB-powered discussion forum to better serve the Philanthropy University community.
Developed a custom theme and plugin, integrating new functionalities and adapting the forum's appearance to brand guidelines.
Improved the functionality and user experience of a key community platform, supporting online learning and collaboration.
As Lead Node.js Developer, I contributed to the Philanthropy University project by customizing NodeBB, a powerful Node.js-based discussion forum. I developed `nodebb-theme-philu-community`, a new theme, and a corresponding plugin to tailor the forum to meet specific community needs. This involved deep dives into NodeBB's architecture, including its use of web sockets for instant interactions, real-time notifications, and its Redis or MongoDB database integration, to deliver enhanced features for their online community platform.
Technical Details
Duration
Sept 2017 - Jan 2018 (5 months)
Team Size
N/A
My Role
Lead NodeJS Developer
Developed `nodebb-theme-philu-community`, a custom theme for NodeBB.
Created a new plugin for NodeBB to add specific community functionalities.
Gained in-depth knowledge of Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.
Mastered NodeBB theme and plugin development, enabling deep platform customization.
Understanding and extending the NodeBB core architecture through themes and plugins.
Working with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB for real-time forum applications.