S.A.R.A.S. is a modern social and resource-sharing platform built exclusively for the BIT Patna student community. Its primary mission is to centralize campus communication, foster collaboration, and provide a single, reliable hub for both academic and extracurricular activities.
By replacing scattered WhatsApp groups and outdated notice boards with a unified digital ecosystem, S.A.R.A.S. aims to enhance student engagement and streamline access to information.
The platform is designed around the daily life of a BITP student, with features that are both familiar and highly functional.
Performance & UI
Next.js 15 & Tailwind CSS
Built on Next.js 15 (React) to leverage server-side rendering (SSR) for fast initial page loads and a robust App Router for clean navigation.
Styling is handled by Tailwind CSS, a utility-first framework that ensures a consistent, modern design system without the bloat of traditional CSS files.
UI Components: Lucide React for lightweight icons and Headless UI for accessible interactive elements.
Custom & Scalable
Proprietary Microservices
Core Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL) is utilized for its robust relational capabilities and seamless integration with Google Cloud Auth.
Proprietary Engines: The Real-time Chat and Bucket Storage are powered by custom-engineered servers designed for low-latency and maximum security, bypassing generic solutions.
API Mesh: Instead of monolithic scripts, the system runs on a network of specialized, custom-built APIs. This ensures infinite scalability and allows for rapid feature deployment without system-wide downtime.
The minds behind the architecture.
Lead Developer
Lead architect responsible for the Next.js frontend and the proprietary WebSocket infrastructure. Focused on extreme performance optimization and scalable microservices.
Head of AI Strategy
Spearheading the integration of AI-driven features for resource recommendations and intelligent search, ensuring the platform adapts to student needs.
Director of Content
Manages the taxonomy and organization of the resource database, ensuring notes and PYQs are accurate, up-to-date, and easily retrievable.
Project Coordinator
Aligns the technical roadmap with student requirements, coordinating between the dev team and the student body to prioritize high-impact features.
This project would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of our peers and the wider BIT Patna community. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who shared their ideas, provided feedback, and believed in this initiative from the very beginning.
