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What are you most proud of, and what would you do differently next time?

I'm proud that I successfully implemented login, registration, and a personalized user dashboard in this project. It was exciting to bring these features to life and see everything function as intended.

However, one challenge I’m still facing is figuring out how to host a PHP + MySQL application. Next time, I’d plan the deployment process earlier in the project to ensure a smoother transition from local development to production.

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

One major challenge I faced was handling profile image uploads correctly. Initially, the images weren’t displaying because I was storing only the filename in the database instead of the full URL. After troubleshooting, I realized I needed to store and retrieve the complete image URL for proper rendering on the frontend.

Another challenge was ensuring that user updates, including profile pictures, were reflected in the database. I debugged by checking the API responses, verifying SQL queries, and ensuring that file uploads were processed correctly.

Deploying a PHP + MySQL application is another hurdle I’m still working on. I haven’t fully overcome it yet, but I’m actively researching hosting options and deployment strategies.

What specific areas of your project would you like help with?

Any feedback will be much appreciated.