Project Snapshot
- Client: Tess (Founder, Saint)
- Duration: 20 days
- Team: 1 developer
- Goal: Build a manga/anime platform where users can read/watch content and engage socially with comments and interactions.
What We Built
A modern, fast, and scalable manga website enabling:
- Reading manga directly on the platform via integrated content APIs.
- Social interactions similar to popular networks: comments, likes, and community engagement.
- Secure user accounts and sessions with reliable auth.
Key Features
- Browse, search, and read manga titles.
- Authenticated sessions and profile handling.
- Commenting and social-style interactions to boost community.
- Efficient content delivery and caching for faster loads.
Tech Stack (Manga Website)
- Frontend: Next.js
- Auth: NextAuth
- Backend/ORM: Prisma
- Database: MySQL
- Content: Mangadex API
- Infra: VPS hosting with Dokploy (containerized deployment, rollbacks)
Challenges & Solutions
Unreliable API responses leading to partially loaded pages:
- Solution: Implemented robust fallbacks, retries, graceful error states, and defensive parsing to ensure stable rendering even during API hiccups.
Outcome
- A stable manga reading experience with community features.
- Clean UX and responsive performance on VPS.
- Foundation ready for future features like playlists, watchlists, and moderation.
Client Feedback
“Dailylance team is amazing! They helped us build our entire website in just a few days. The quality of their work is top-notch, and they were always available to answer our questions. Highly recommended!”