How to make your own STRAVA like app ?
Building an app like Strava is a classic "Big Data" and "Real-Time" challenge. You aren't just saving text to a database; you’re handling high-frequency GPS streams, calculating physics (elevation/grade), and managing a massive social graph. Using Node.js is an excellent choice because its non-blocking I/O is perfect for handling many concurrent GPS data "pings." 1. The AWS Architecture To build this professionally, you should move away from a single server and toward a Serverless or Microservices model. Component AWS Service Purpose API Layer Amazon API Gateway The "front door." Handles authentication and routes requests to your Node.js code. Compute AWS Lambda Runs your Node.js functions. Use this for uploading activities, calculating stats, and social features. Real-time Tracking AWS IoT Core or AppSync If you want "Live Tracking" (friends seeing your location live), WebSockets via AppSync or IoT Core are best. Primary Datab...