Readlyst

Readlyst is a personal full-stack mobile application built using React Native (Expo) with a Node.js, Express, and MongoDB backend. The project focuses on understanding real-world mobile architecture, authentication flows, and end-to-end data handling across platforms. Users can sign up, log in, create posts with images, browse a paginated feed, manage profiles, and securely log out using JWT-based authentication. The app runs on Android, iOS, and Web from a single codebase and follows scalable architecture patterns.

Key Features

• JWT-based authentication with protected routes.
• Create posts with image upload and feed rendering.
• Paginated feed with infinite scrolling support.
• Profile management and secure logout flow.
• Cross-platform support for Android, iOS, and Web.

Key Takeaways

• Built and consumed REST APIs end-to-end.
• Implemented authentication and authorization using JWT.
• Handled pagination and infinite scrolling patterns.
• Managed global state and protected navigation.
• Shipped a cross-platform app from a single codebase.