Building Real-Time Features with WebSockets and Redis
Mar 15, 20248 min
A deep dive into architecting scalable real-time systems with WebSockets, Redis pub/sub, and horizontal scaling strategies.
WebSocketsRedisArchitecture
Full-Stack Developer
Alex Rivera — Building fast, reliable, human-centric web apps.
I craft performant, scalable web applications with a focus on developer experience and measurable business outcomes. From concept to deployment, I build products that users love and businesses depend on.
6+ years experience
TypeScript · React · Next.js · Node
Remote / San Francisco
Tech Stack
Technologies
Minimal stack, maximum impact.
TypeScript
Daily driver
React
Production experience
Next.js
App Router expert
Tailwind CSS
Design systems
Redux/RTK
State management
React Query
Data fetching
Framer Motion
Animations
Career
Experience
Building products that scale.
TechFlow Inc.
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
- •Built a multi-tenant CMS serving 50k+ users; reduced content publishing time by 66% through optimized workflows
- •Architected real-time collaboration features using WebSockets; improved team productivity by 45%
- •Led migration to Next.js 14 App Router; achieved 40% faster page loads and 30% better Core Web Vitals
- •Mentored 4 junior developers; established code review standards and testing practices
TypeScriptNext.jsPostgreSQLRedisDocker
StartupXYZ
Full-Stack Developer
- •Implemented React Native + Expo push notifications; boosted 30-day retention by 25%
- •Optimized SSR and caching strategies; improved TTFB by 40% and reduced server costs by $2k/month
- •Built payment integration with Stripe; processed $500k+ in first 6 months
ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBAWS
Digital Agency Co.
Frontend Developer
- •Developed 15+ client websites with focus on accessibility (WCAG AA compliance)
- •Created reusable component library; reduced development time by 35%
- •Implemented automated testing pipeline; caught 90% of bugs before production
ReactTypeScriptTailwindJestStorybook
Portfolio
Projects
Real problems, real solutions, real impact.
Writing
Blog
Thoughts on building fast, friendly software.
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