Providence
Providence is a comprehensive web application designed to increase transparency in Australian politics by making voting records, policy positions and political news more accessible to the public. I built this app to summarise information about representatives and for AWS codecommit/hosting experience.
Providence is a comprehensive web application designed to democratise access to political information in Australia, making government processes and decision-making more transparent and accessible to all citizens. The application serves as a centralised hub where users can explore detailed information about their political representatives, track policy developments, monitor voting records and stay informed about political news.
Project Highlights
Architecture & Features
The application provides a rich set of features centered around four main areas: politicians, policies, parliamentary votes and news. Key features include:
- Politician Profiles: Detailed information including voting histories, policy positions, and attendance records
- Data Visualizations: Interactive charts showing voting patterns and policy support levels
- Comparison Tools: Side-by-side comparison of politicians across various metrics
- Location-Based Features: Find representatives based on postcode or location
- News Integration: Political news linked to relevant politicians and policies
- Dual Mode Operation: API mode (external data) and Database mode (mock data)
Technical Implementation
- Frontend: React with Redux for state management
- Data Visualisation: Recharts for interactive charts and graphs
- Styling: Styled Components and Tailwind CSS
- Testing: Jest and MSW for API mocking
- Hosting: AWS Amplify with CodeCommit for CI/CD
Challenges & Solutions
- Data Complexity: Implemented data normalization and caching strategies
- Performance: Optimised chart rendering and implemented lazy loading
- Accessibility: Ensured WCAG compliance and theme contrast ratios
- Offline Support: Implemented service worker caching for core features
Technical Skills Demonstrated
This project showcases my expertise in:
- Complex React application architecture
- Data visualisation techniques
- State management with Redux and Context API
- AWS deployment and CI/CD pipelines
- Accessibility best practices
- Performance optimisation strategies