STEM Index is a platform that connects job posters with caregivers, nannies, housekeepers, and healthcare providers, using third-party tools like Clerk for authentication, MeiliSearch for AI-powered search, Stripe for payments, and MongoDB for data management.
The Challenge
The challenge involved integrating multiple third-party services asynchronously using webhooks while maintaining a user-friendly interface. Additionally, it required upgrading from Next.js 13.5.11 to Next.js 15.3.1 and integrating MeiliSearch to enhance the search experience with faster and more accurate results.
Our Approach
Our approach focuses on streamlining asynchronous integrations through webhooks to ensure smooth communication between third-party services. We enhanced the user interface for simplicity and efficiency, upgrade to Next.js 15.3.1 for better performance, and integrate MeiliSearch to provide fast, AI-powered search capabilities, improving the overall user experience.
The Solution
Our solution involves building a seamless, asynchronous architecture for integrating third-party services via webhooks, ensuring smooth data flow. We upgraded to Next.js 15.3.1 for improved performance and utilize MeiliSearch for fast, AI-driven search, delivering an enhanced user experience with faster load times and more accurate search results.
Results & Impact
The result is a more efficient platform with smoother third-party integrations, faster performance, and an improved user interface. The upgrade to the latested release version and integration of MeiliSearch significantly enhanced search speed and accuracy, leading to higher user satisfaction and engagement.