Rajeh Family Tree

Project Overview

A custom digital genealogy platform and family archive. Features tiered generational tree views, relationship role management (Father, Mother, Wife, Son, Daughter, Siblings), profile modals, authentication gateways, and server-side JSON storage allowing easy updates without complex database setups.

Key Features

• Interactive generational tree hierarchy diagram with customizable avatars and relationship tagging
• Passcode-protected family authentication gateway ensuring secure access
• Direct file-based JSON persistence on disk via Next.js REST API routes
• JSON export, backup download, and roster search with quick filters

Technical Challenges & Solutions

Ensuring seamless server-side file writes with race condition safeguards and providing client-side backup/export options without relying on external databases. Solved using atomic Node.js fs handlers paired with reactive client states.