Kliv Idrottsförening

A comprehensive website solution for Kliv Idrottsförening Botkyrka, a Swedish sports association specializing in judo and martial arts. Built with Next.js 15 and a modern tech stack, the site serves as the organization's digital headquarters, providing information about programs, events, and community engagement. The website features real-time calendar integration, automated email notifications, and a custom design system that reflects the organization's identity through a sophisticated monochromatic theme with strategic red accents.

The website is built using Next.js 15 with App Router architecture and React 19 for optimal performance. The backend integrates multiple Google Cloud services including Calendar API for event management and Maps API for location services. Clerk provides robust authentication for admin users, while Redis handles subscriber data storage and caching. The email system uses Nodemailer with SMTP configuration for reliable message delivery. Key technical implementations include: - Webhook system for real-time Google Calendar synchronization with proper error handling - Admin dashboard with tabs interface for managing both pending and existing events - Image upload system using Cloudinary for event media management - Custom CSS variables system for theming with warm/cool color variants - Mobile-optimized UI components using shadcn/ui and Framer Motion animations - Redis-based subscriber management with email notification workflows - Environment variable validation and security best practices - Comprehensive API routes for calendar operations, email handling, and diagnostics

Kliv Idrottsförening now has a professional web presence that significantly enhances their community outreach and member engagement capabilities. The real-time calendar integration ensures event information is always current, while the automated notification system keeps members informed of upcoming activities. The admin dashboard streamlines event management workflows, allowing organization leaders to efficiently manage content and approve submissions. The website successfully demonstrates enterprise-level features in a community organization context, including secure authentication, real-time data synchronization, and responsive design principles. The custom design system creates a cohesive brand experience that reflects the organization's professional approach to martial arts instruction. Performance optimizations including image compression, lazy loading, and efficient caching ensure fast loading times across all devices. The project showcases advanced full-stack development skills including Google Cloud API integration, real-time webhook processing, email automation, and modern web development practices. Built with accessibility in mind, the site serves as an inclusive platform for community engagement and represents a significant upgrade from traditional static websites to a dynamic, data-driven web application.