GDG Wow Gujarat 2024 - Google Developers Group Event
Event website for GDG (Google Developers Groups) Wow Gujarat 2024 - a major global tech event bringing together developers, speakers, and technology enthusiasts from across Gujarat. The platform features comprehensive event information, speaker profiles, workshop schedules, ticket registration system, and real-time event updates.
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Technologies Used
- Next.js 14 for fast, dynamic event pages
- React 18 with Server Components
- TypeScript for code reliability
- Framer Motion for smooth animations
- Tailwind CSS for modern, responsive design
- Vercel for instant global deployment
- Google Analytics for event tracking
Key Features
- Event schedule with multiple tracks and sessions
- Speaker profiles with bios and social links
- Workshop registration and management
- Live countdown to event start
- Sponsor showcase section
- Venue information with interactive maps
- Social media integration for updates
- Mobile app-like experience (PWA ready)
Challenges
- Creating engaging design aligned with Google branding
- Managing complex event schedule with multiple tracks
- Handling high traffic during registration opening
- Providing real-time updates during the event
- Ensuring fast load times for mobile users
Solutions
- Collaborated closely with GDG team for brand consistency
- Built dynamic schedule component with filtering options
- Implemented edge caching and CDN optimization
- Used server-sent events for real-time notifications
- Optimized all images and assets for performance
Results & Impact
5000+ attendees registered through website
99.9% uptime during registration period
Average load time 1.5 seconds
Successfully handled 10,000+ concurrent visitors
Positive feedback from GDG community