MLM Media Platform
Media-rich real-time networking platform with advanced video processing
A full-stack solution designed for hierarchical networking and multimedia sharing, featuring high-performance media processing and real-time bidirectional communication.
The Problem
Managing multi-level networking hierarchies while concurrently processing heavy media files required a stable system that prevents main-thread blocking and delivers high-performance streaming.
Architecture
Decoupled client-server architecture utilizing a React/Vite SPA and an Express/Node.js REST API. Integrates Socket.io for real-time updates and FFmpeg for server-side video processing.
Scalability
Media storage is offloaded to S3 and Cloudinary, allowing stateless horizontal scaling. OpenTelemetry provides deep observability for identifying and scaling bottleneck components.
Performance
Frontend optimized via Vite and React Query caching. Backend relies on asynchronous streaming for media uploads and optimized MongoDB Atlas queries.
Key Features
Core Industry Services
Project Ecosystem
Engineering Deep Dive
An inside look at the structural decisions, trade-offs, and scaling plans devised during implementation.
Context & Constraints
- Engineered for complex hierarchical networking structures.
- Requires robust media processing without blocking application flow.
- Deep observability integrated to monitor system health in real-time.
Architecture Trade-offs
Directly executing FFmpeg in the backend reduces deployment complexity but requires careful CPU management compared to separate worker tiers.
Database Modeling
Document-based metadata for processed media assets and flexible schemas for user downline hierarchies.
Scaling Plan
Repository Insights
Architecture data and repository metrics are synchronized via CI/CD telemetry.