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PRODUCT BUILD · PROPOSED

Build a Community forum

Threads, replies, reactions and moderation for an online community.

PRODUCT BUILDING COURSE12 hours
Choose how to learn

Live, interactive classes with time for every learner's questions and code reviews.

Request this batch A 5–10 learners batch starts once enough learners ask. You confirm and pay only when dates are set.
Content & CommunityIntermediate4 modulesEnrolment not yet open
AT A GLANCE

What this build involves.

Prerequisites

HTML, CSS and JavaScript basics.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Build type
Complete product build
Formats
Website, Webapp, API
Build stages
Concept → POC → MVP → Production implementation
Learning formats
Guided series, Mentored build
Stack
TypeScript · Next.js · PostgreSQL · Cloudflare Workers

Only need the code? The community forum source code is sold separately for ₹1,299. Request the source code — availability is confirmed before you pay.

DEMO

See what you will build.

A recorded walkthrough of the finished community forum is shared when this build opens. Register interest to be told first.

FEATURE CHECKLIST

Included modules.

  • Threads & replies
  • Reactions
  • Moderation queue
  • Notifications
  • Authentication and user roles
  • Deployment to Cloudflare Workers
LEARNING STEPS

Seven units, from concept to improvement.

  1. 01

    Concept

    Who uses a community forum, what problem it solves and the use cases you will support.

  2. 02

    Fundamentals

    TypeScript, Next.js and PostgreSQL, plus the data model and architecture for this product.

  3. 03

    POC

    A working demonstration of threads & replies.

  4. 04

    Feature build

    Reactions, Moderation queue, Notifications, with authentication and data validation.

  5. 05

    Complete project

    All 4 modules connected into one usable website.

  6. 06

    Production implementation

    Automated tests, security review, deployment to Cloudflare Workers, monitoring and documentation.

  7. 07

    Improvement challenge

    Add caching, search and moderation tools that hold up as the community grows.

WAYS TO LEARN THIS BUILD

Start small or go all the way.

01

Free micro lesson

The data model behind threads & replies

02

Microcourse

Build the threads & replies module

03

Live workshop

Build reactions live, step by step

04

Paid build series

Threads & replies → Reactions → Moderation queue → Notifications

05

Mentorship

Review of your architecture and code

REPOSITORY & REVIEW

What you get, and how it is checked.

Repository access

Enrolled learners get access to the starter repository: project structure, database schema, sample data and a setup guide, plus a reference solution for each unit.

Review criteria

  • Every feature on the checklist works end to end
  • Data model and architecture are explained in the README
  • Inputs are validated and access is restricted to the right users
  • Key flows are covered by automated tests
  • The app is deployed and reachable from a public URL
  • Interfaces meet basic accessibility checks

Improvement challenge

Add caching, search and moderation tools that hold up as the community grows.

Project mentorship

Architecture, debugging and implementation reviews with Ajay.

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AFTER YOU FINISH

A certificate, and support for what comes next.

Finishing this build is planned to include the support below. It opens with the first batch; enrolment pages confirm what is included before you pay.

Completion certificate

Issued with a unique ID once your final project passes review. It records what you built, not just attendance.

Certification policy

Job-readiness support

Portfolio and GitHub review, resume feedback, a mock interview and referrals when suitable openings come up. No placement guarantee.

Career mentorship

Freelancing support

Guidance on pricing, proposals and your first client project, plus a review of your freelance profile and portfolio.

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Startup community

An invite to the Innovate with Ajay community to meet builders, find co-founders, join hackathons and get feedback on product ideas.

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YOUR NEXT LEARNING STEP

Want to learn this?

Share your interest. We’ll confirm availability, batch dates and the fee separately, so you can decide when the details are ready.

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