The first ever push to the sous repo has been pushed.
It feels a little surreal to think that this project is something real that is happening. But, I was immediately thrashed back down to the ground after trying to figure out some more of the logistics.
Next.js can be used as a full stack application, but it doesn't have to be. After about thirty minutes of debating on how to do the front-end, I remembered that and just decided to go with it since I am the most familiar with that particular React framework.
Therefore, I didn't have to fret about having to handle every single aspect of the server for the webpage itself. Instead, I can focus my Express.js efforts onto making a robust and efficient REST API.
For now, I plan on making the API use SQLite for initial testing purposes before swapping over to a scalable relational database as I open up the app for some real testing.
Progress
What you see in the image above is what I have available at the front-end. The subtext is supposed to change amongst a list of phrases I prepared, however I'm currently having trouble making the animations line up correctly. I've decided it's something to handle tomorrow, when I have actually managed to have quality sleep (I forgot that Flaming Hot Cheetos does not mix well with my body whatsoever).
Today's progress report is not a long one, but it feels like a monumental one. See you tomorrow.