Notely

How it works

Kept the stack simple and split cleanly between backend and frontend.

• Built the backend on Django to reliably store and manage notes.
• Built a React frontend for a fast, responsive writing and browsing experience.
• Supported both private personal notes and direct note sharing between users.

Why I built it

I wanted a note-taking app that handled both private notes and sharing between users cleanly, without the private/shared distinction feeling bolted on.

How I approached it

I split the app into a Django backend for reliable storage and a React frontend for a fast writing experience, with sharing built in as a first-class feature rather than an afterthought.