The goal is to replicate a private dev squad environment rather than a public town square.
We focused on three core engineering challenges:
The "Private Squad" Architecture We deliberately structured the database relations to enforce a strict hard cap. Once a circle hits 5 user_ids, the invite logic locks automatically. This ensures high-bandwidth collaboration without the noise of large servers.
AI Noise Filtering (Signal vs. Noise) We didn't want generic social feeds. We built a filtering pipeline using TensorFlow that actively scores incoming posts based on technical density and sentiment. Low-effort rants and memes are blocked before they hit the feed.
Spatial Audio We used WebRTC and the Twilio API to build "always-on" audio rooms. The challenge was syncing the audio state with the visual "hangout" mode while keeping browser performance high during screen sharing.
The Stack: Frontend: Angular Backend: Microservices using Node.js, .NET, and Python AI: TensorFlow Audio/Video: WebRTC / Twilio
The UI is designed to look "System Operational"—a terminal-inspired aesthetic to reduce eye strain and keep the focus on the code.
You can check out the live build here: https://goconnect.dev/
I’d love feedback on the strict 5-person constraint. Does that feel too restrictive for a community, or is it the right size for a working group?