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WEB APP ARCHITECTURE

A web architecture that separates public UI, APIs, authorization, structured data, and large-file storage so new features can be added safely.

ROLE
Creator · Developer
YEAR
2026
DEPARTMENT
Web App
STATUS
Published
CASE STUDY / 2026
WEB ARCHITECTURENext.js → Cloudflare Workers → D1 → R2EXPERIENCE / APPLICATION / DATA / MEDIA
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BUILT WITH
Next.jsReactCloudflare WorkersD1R2
01 / CASE STUDY

What changed between the brief and the build.

A useful case study explains the problem, the decisions made during the work, and what the finished direction makes possible.

01CHALLENGE

01 · Frontend

React owns the user experience while Next.js separates public pages, authenticated workspaces, and direct share routes.

02PROCESS

03 · Data & files

D1 stores searchable relational data while R2 stores video and large files; the database owns metadata and upload state.

03OUTCOME

04 · Observe

Analytics, audit logs, and explicit error states reveal what people opened, where the system failed, and which flow should improve next.

02 / WEB ARCHITECTURE

The public experience and its protected system boundary.

This map is derived from the tools recorded for the project. Generic labels are used where a specific implementation has not been documented yet.

PROJECT SYSTEM MAPEXPERIENCE / APPLICATION / DATA / MEDIA
WHY THIS SHAPE

Responsibilities stay visible. A future feature can be placed in the correct layer before implementation, reducing accidental coupling and making reviews easier.

04 / FULL WALKTHROUGH

The decisions behind the result.

These sections are stored with the project and can be expanded, rewritten, or reordered from Creator Studio as the case study develops.

  1. 01

    01 · Frontend

    React owns the user experience while Next.js separates public pages, authenticated workspaces, and direct share routes.

  2. 02

    02 · Server boundary

    Every write passes through a server API that checks authorization, validates input, and rate-limits requests before reaching product services.

  3. 03

    03 · Data & files

    D1 stores searchable relational data while R2 stores video and large files; the database owns metadata and upload state.

  4. 04

    04 · Observe

    Analytics, audit logs, and explicit error states reveal what people opened, where the system failed, and which flow should improve next.

MAINTAINABILITY

Decisions stay explainable.

Architecture and implementation details are documented as part of the work, not reconstructed after delivery.

MEDIA

Proof lives beside the story.

Cover art, screenshots, diagrams, and demo video can be updated without changing the project record or page structure.

GROWTH

Ready for the next iteration.

Clear layers and reusable patterns make future features easier to estimate, review, and deliver safely.

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